Polystyrene phase-out bill draws broad bipartisan support in Montana Legislature

Montana governor vetoes bill that would phase out styrofoam use in food industry

Top view of a stack of polystyrene containers (number 6 plastic).Gov. Greg Gianforte went beyond the regular duties of his office — sending a letter to lawmakers informing them of the reasons he vetoed a bill — and shared a video on social media explaining why he didn’t sign a measure that would have phased out the use of styrofoam in the food industry.  “This bill would create a new government program costing $300,000,” said Republican Gianfort…

Red state governor shoots down bill banning this common hospitality industry item

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed legislation that would largely ban Styrofoam containers, dubbing it “textbook government overreach.” House Bill 477 would phase out the use of the containers by 2030, but starting in 2028 for restaurants and the hospitality industry. Introduced by Democrat state Rep. Marilyn Marler, the legislation garnered some bipartisan support in the Republican-majority legislature. “Our state should remain a sanctuary for …

Red-state governor shoots down bill banning this common hospitality industry item

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed legislation that would largely ban Styrofoam containers, dubbing it "textbook government overreach."House Bill 477 would phase out the use of the containers by 2030, but starting in 2028 for restaurants and the hospitality industry. Introduced by Democrat state Rep. Marilyn Marler, the legislation garnered some bipartisan support in the Republican-majority legislature.WATCH: RED STATE GOV URGES FIREARMS MAKERS …

Gianforte vetoes Styrofoam ban in Montana

Gov. Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bipartisan bill that aimed to ban most Styrofoam products in Montana restaurants.The state banning Styrofoam is costly government reach, Gianforte, a Republican said in a social media post Tuesday.Watch full video here: Gianforte vetoes Styrofoam ban in Montana, calling bipartisan bill 'a hot mess'Gianforte's action disappointed many, who hoped the ban would curb Styrofoam waste in Montana.A couple of weeks ago, …

Polystyrene phase-out bill draws broad bipartisan support in Montana Legislature

HB 477’s success shows that even in politically divided times, citizens and lawmakers can find common ground if they work together to find solutions.

Op-Ed: Polystyrene Phase-Out Bill Draws Broad Bipartisan Support in Montana Legislature

House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public health, reducing litter, and supporting agricultural and timber business opportunities, is now before Governor Greg Gianforte....