Carozza’s votes favor retailers

35-12 vote but was not passed by the House of Delegates before the end of the 2023 legislative session. Carozza voted against the bill.

SB 916 – Environment – Ethylene Oxide – Prohibition

The bill would have prohibited the use of a chemical compound used in a wide variety of manufacturing production and industries, including the production of textiles, personal products like shampoo and laundry detergent, and automotive products like antifreeze and brake fluid, as well as in the sterilization of spices and medical equipment.

The bill was not advanced by the

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Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.

SB 222 – Environment –Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials

The bill intends to have packaging producers take more responsibility for the life cycle of products, but penalizes packaging producers and increases the cost of products.

The bill passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on May 8. Carozza supported amendments to the bill designed to reduce the burden on retailers and voted against final passage of it.