CDE4015F2BD4555787258526006B2E4A Hearing Summary

Representatives A. Valdez and Sirota presented House Bill 20-1163 to the committee.  The bill prohibits stores and retail food establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use plastic stirrers, and single-use plastic straws to consumers beginning July 1, 2022.

Representatives A. Valdez and Sirota responded to committee members' questions.

Josephine Rider, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tezcalli Diaz, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ean Tafoya, representing the Colorado Latino Forum, testified in support of the bill.

Ean Tafoya read the testimony of Mike Sapp in support of the bill.

Shayna Oliver, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives A. Valdez and Sirota wrapped up their presentation to the committee.