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Senate committee advances 'Skip the Stuff' single-use utensils bill after mixed testimony
Summary
S-3195 was released with committee amendments requiring single-use utensils and condiments only upon request, with a five-year school exemption and county health departments handling enforcement; supporters cited waste reduction and savings, while business and education groups warned of costs and operational hurdles.
The committee released S-3195, commonly referred to as "Skip the Stuff," which would require single-use utensils, condiment packets, napkins and chopsticks to be provided to customers only on request. The bill's substitute includes a five-year exemption for schools, a threshold requiring in-dining establishments (over a seating threshold) to…
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