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Committee delays planned plastic-bag fee increase, adopts amendment and sends litter bill to Ways and Means
2842243 · April 1, 2025
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Summary
The committee adopted an amendment that delays a planned increase in the plastic bag fee and added an intent section; the litter bill was passed out of committee as amended to the Ways and Means Committee.
The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee adopted an amendment to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293 on Thursday that delays the scheduled increase in the fee for plastic bags and adds an intent section. The bill, which also raises the penalty for littering and delays an increase in the minimum allowable thickness of plastic bags, was recommended to the…
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