US EditionGov. Gianforte vetoes bill seeking to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Montana
- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte vetoed House Bill 477 this week, which planned to ban the use of single-use polystyrene food containers, commonly known as Styrofoam, in restaurants by 2030.
- The bill sought to prohibit restaurants and food services from using polystyrene containers over four years due to health and environmental concerns.
- The legislation included exemptions for hardships and unavailable alternatives, passed narrowly with bipartisan support, but faced opposition for imposing government costs and regulations.
- Gianforte called the bill "a hot mess," argued it was costly overreach, and emphasized Montanans' preference for Styrofoam to keep coffee hot in his veto letter and video announcement.
- The veto halts the ban despite growing alternative container production in Montana and ongoing debate over balancing environmental health with regulatory impact.
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Gianforte vetoes Styrofoam ban in Montana, calling bipartisan bill 'a hot mess'
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, …
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Gov. Gianforte vetoes bill seeking to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Montana
“The state banning Styrofoam is costly government overreach, and like many Montanans, I enjoy a hot coffee in a Styrofoam cup because it keeps it hot,” the governor said.
Gianforte vetoes styrofoam ban in Montana, calling bipartisan bill 'a hot mess'
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 the full story: 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, M…
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