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S.Res. 412 (100th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the use of degradable products.

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Introduced

19 April 1988

Last action

4 October 1988 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency should encourage the use of biodegradable plastic bags and other degradable plastic applications; and (2) the General Services Administration should implement, when possible, the use of biodegradable bags and other degradable plastic products in its operations.

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Timeline

  1. 19 April 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 30 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1023.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 30 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 October 1988

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

1 official file

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