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Guam Legislature advances bill to exempt branded paper bags from disposable-bag ban
Summary
The Legislature moved Bill 1 21–38 COR to third reading as amended to add a narrow exemption for branded paper bags to the Choose to Reuse Plastic Act of 2018. Supporters said the change helps luxury and boutique retailers; opponents said the floor amendments broadened the exemption beyond what was heard in committee.
The Guam Legislature on the floor advanced Bill 1 21–38 COR, as amended, to third reading after senators approved an amendment that would exempt branded paper bags from portions of the Choose to Reuse Plastic Act of 2018.
The bill, introduced on the floor by Senator Perez and cosponsored in its opening remarks by Senators Duenas, Borja, Vice Speaker Atta, Senator Calvo, Senator Boonya Barnes, Senator Salas Matanani, Senator Saint Augustine, Senator Gumataltau and Speaker Blas, would amend Section 54B102 of Chapter 54B, Title 10, Guam Code Annotated to add further exemptions to the 2018 law. During floor debate the sponsor said the legislation "is about balance. It's about ensuring that Guam remains competitive as a premier shopping destination while continuing to protect our environment." (Senator Perez)
Nut graf: Supporters said the change responds to written…
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