Senate approves bottle‑redemption changes, rejects return-to-5¢ amendment
The Senate passed Senate Bill 299 addressing out‑of‑state beverage container redemptions and anti‑fraud measures. A Republican amendment to roll deposit back to 5¢ failed; the bill then passed and was transmitted to the House.
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Senate Bill 299, a package aimed at reducing fraud in Connecticut’s bottle‑deposit system and helping distributors recover costs, passed the Senate after floor debate on Feb. 25. The bill includes enforcement measures the sponsor described as a ‘‘band‑aid’’ to limit out‑of‑state redemptions and provide short‑term relief while the legislature develops a broader fix.
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