The 2008 South Dakota Campaign
A bottle bill was introduced in South Dakota in 2008, but by the time we'd heard about it, it was already dead.
| Bill Number and Name | HB 1177 |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Representatives Tidemann, Brunner, Burg, Dennert, Halverson, Jerke, Noem, and Vanneman and Senators Bartling, Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Maher, and McNenny |
| Containers Covered | All sealed, nonrefillable containers made of glass, aluminum, metal, or plastic, under 1 Liter |
| Beverages Covered | All liquids suitable for drinking (does not include infant formula, medicines, and "liquid food") |
| Deposits | 5¢ |
| Handling Fees | 1.5¢, paid by distributor to the Department of Revenue and Regulation |
| Reclamation System | Return to approved redemption centers |
Progress
January 16, 2008: Introduced and referred to House commerce committee
February 4, 2008: Tabled by unanimous vote in Commerce.