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Senate keeps expanded plastic bag rules but removes some single-use restrictions; bill clears Senate
Summary
Senate Bill 551B, which expands a ban on single-use plastic bags at checkout and adjusts other single-use plastic restrictions, passed the Senate after amendments from the House removed prohibitions on certain single-use condiments and small toiletry containers unless requested.
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Senate on Tuesday concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 551B, a measure that expands the ban on single-use plastic bags at checkout and narrows other single-use plastic restrictions after negotiation with the House.
Sen. Solman, supporting the amended bill, said the House change "removes the prohibition on food and beverage providers or…
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