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National

Apr 2009-(HR 2091) Act introduced to add fee on “single use” bags from grocery/retail stores. The $0.05 (five cents) fee would start January 1, 2010 -then would increase 2015 to $0.25 - Referred to Committee

Alaska

Jan 2009-(SB 22) bag fee bill introduced - Referred to Committee

At least 30 communities/villages have bans, including Bethel (Ordinance 09-12) (Sep 2010), Hooper Bay (Aug 2009), Emmonak, Galena (1998), Kotlik
Sep 2009-Fairbanks (Ordinance 2009) bag tax enacted; repealed in October

Arizona

Jan 2008-(HB 2761) state laws introduced for bag surcharge - did not pass
Feb 2009-(HB 2416) introduced to establish plastic bag recycling program; specific labeling; reusable bags offered - Failed

Mar 2009-Tucson (Ordinance 10642) voluntary recycling program codified
Phoenix and Tempe (using State ordinance HB 2416) volunteer program to encourage reusable bag use - must offer recycling

California

July 2007-(AB 2449) Retail stores of a certain size must label bags for return for recycling; provide recycle bins; provide reusable bags - enacted 7/1/07
Apr 2009-(AB 1141) requires a % of recycled material in bags + Producer's responsibility fee - Bill held w/o recommendation; bill introduced requiring manufacturers/distributors (upon request) to arrange for collection, transport, and recycling of single use bags by 2014; July 2011 manufacturers/distributors to pay responsibility fee per bag; July 2011 plastic bags must contain a specified amount of recycled material - In Committee; Died in Committee
May 2009-(SB 228) require all marine degradable or compostable bags to be distinguishable from non-biodegradable bags; requiring compostable bags to meet specific standards and to be labeled with specified language - Remains in committee; re-sent to Committee in Feb 2010
Apr 2009-(SB 531) amended to add details to bag mfrs regarding recycling education - Bill referred to committee
Apr 2009-(AB 68) introduced to impose a fee on plastic bags effective July 2010 - Failed In Committee
Apr 2009-(AB 87) introduced to impose a fee on plastic bags effective July 2010 - Failed In Committee
Apr 2009-(AB 903) introduced requiring specific labeling of compostable and marine degradable bags; such bags must meet specific standards - In Committee
Feb 2009-(AB 1150/ABX3 36/ABX3 84/SB 44/SBX3 39) introduced to state that stores must label bags with recycle message; collection bin must be placed in each store; bags of a certain thickness must have at least 30% recycled, post-consumer material in them; reusable bags must be made available to all customers - Failed
Feb 2007-(AB 1023) introduced to require compostable bags to meet specific standards and to be labeled with specified language. Exempts manufacturers of compostable and biodegradable trash bags from California’s recycled-content requirements for plastic trash bags - Enacted July 2007
Feb 2008-(AB 2769) would have prohibited a large supermarket or pharmacy from providing a single use carryout bag (including plastic, paper, and compostable/biodegradable bags) to a customer unless the store charged a $0.25 per bag fee, beginning January 1, 2010. Portions of the generated funds would have been retained by affected stores, with the remaining funds provided to jurisdictions to implement specified recycling and public education programs mitigating the impacts of single use carryout bags, including (1) projects that encourage recycling of single-use carryout bags, (2) cleanup and restoration activities, and (3) public education programs - Defeated in Committee
Feb 2008-(AB 2829) would have required each plastic carryout bag provided by the store to have printed or displayed on the bag an environmental awareness statement describing the negative environmental and wildlife impacts caused by littered plastic carryout bags and would have encouraged the use of reusable bags. It would have required, on and after July 1, 2009, a person to pay specified stores a plastic carryout bag impact fee of $0.25 per bag. Fees collected would have been deposited in the California Plastic Carryout Bag Impact Fund, to be available to local governments on a per-capita basis for various plastic bag cleanup and reduction activities - Defeated in Committee
Feb 2008-(AB 2058) would have required supermarkets and retail stores over 10,000 ft to demonstrate 70% diversion of plastic bags by December 31, 2010. Should the goal not have been met, retailers would then charge a $0.25 fee for each plastic bag distributed. Funds collected would be used for plastic bag litter reduction and recycling activities, with 3% of the fees collected paid to the Waste Board - Defeated in Committee
Feb 2010-(AB 1998) introduced, and amended on 4/5/10, to prohibit supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores or foodmarts from providing a single use carryout bag (including plastic, paper, and compostable/biodegradable bags). To be implemented on January 1, 2012 - Referred to Committee
Feb 2010-(AB 2138) introduced to prohibit single-use plastic bags from being given out by foodservice operators. Would be implemented in stages on July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2013 - Referred to Committee
Feb 2010-(SB 1454) repeals Bill AB 1023, enacted in 2007, and would instead prohibit the sale of a plastic product, as defined, labeled as “compostable” or
“marine degradable” unless it meets ASTM standard specifications or a standard adopted by the department - Referred to Committee; Set for hearing May 10

Jan 2009-Santa Clara County (Draft) Bag Tax - vote postponed

Apr 2007-San Francisco (Ordinance 81-07-106883) requires retail stores of a certain size to provide only paper, compostable, or reusable bags - enacted
Oct 2009-San Francisco (Ordinance 00586014) legislation introduced that would mandate city grocery stores and pharmacies to pay customers $.10 for every reusable bag filled during a shopping trip
Mar 2009-Palo Alto (Ordinance 5032) Banned - Effective Sep 2009; repealed
Nov 2008-Fairfax (Ordinance 722) Banned - Effective May 2009
May 2008-Malibu (Ordinance 323) Banned - Effective Dec 2008
July 2008-Manhattan Beach (Ordinance 2115) Ban introduced; repealed because no Environmental Impact Study had been done
June 2007-Oakland (Ordinance 12818) Banned non-biodegradable bags; repealed due to lawsuit
Dec 2007-Solana Beach (Ordinance 375) Banned plastic bags used for advertising material left at homes - Aug 2008 began voluntary recycling program
Los Angeles-Ban proposed and supplanted w/voluntary program to encourage reusable bags (provisional-review in 2010); waiting for environmental impact study to be completed in early 2010
Los Angeles-Plastic bags prohibited in stores by July 2010, but only if state fails to impose a 25 cent fee on every shopper who requests the bags.
Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles-Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to ban the distribution of plastic bags in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles county if voluntary programs by retailers in those areas don’t reduce use of the bags 30 percent by July 2010 and 65 percent by July 2013.
San Jose-Proposed ban. Will go into effect Jan 2011, once it undergoes an environmental review and legal analysis.
Encinitas-Ban drafted
San Juan Capistrano-Mandatory residential recycling program

Colorado

Feb 2009-(SB 156) introduced to ban retail stores of a certain size from providing free plastic bags;impose a fee per bag - Defeated

Connecticut

Jan 2009-(HB 5005) calls for ban on plastic bags distributed by retail stores - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 5273) introduced requiring retailers to use bio-degradable bags effective Jan 2011 - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 5207) requires tax on plastic bags - Referred to Committee - Public hearing Feb 2009
Jan 2009-(HB 5107) requires tax on plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 5466) introduced requiring retailers that give out plastic bags to accept them back for recycling - Referred to Committee - Public hearing Feb 2009
Jan 2009-(HB 5479) introduced imposing a fee on plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 5492) introduced requiring the recycling of plastic bags and a fee imposed on plastic/paper bags - Referred to Committee - Public hearing Feb 2009
Jan 2009-(HB 6314) introduced requiring grocery stores to impose a fee on each bag - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 5215) introduced imposing a 5-cent fee for bags at grocery stores - Died in Committee

Sep 2008-Westport (Ordinance) Banned most plastic shopping bags - Effective Mar 2009

Delaware

Aug 2009-(HB 15) requires stores over 7,000 sq ft or 3+ locations in the State of Delaware to establish recycling program; label bags for return for recycling; provide recycle bins; provide reusable bags - effective Aug 2009

District of Columbia

Jul 2009-(L18-0055/B18-0150) also called the "Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Act of 2009"; 5-cent bag tax and mandatory recyclable bags Act - effective Jan 2010

Florida

2008-(HB 7135) signed - requires the DEP to provide report 2/1/10 regarding the necessity/efficacy of bag regulations - No legislation is to be passed unless/until the recommendations are accepted; Oct 2009 - the DEP released their report 10/13 which recommends the ban. It will go to the legislators now to decide whether to accept the DEP's position

Georgia

May 2009-(HB 310) expands statewide recycling programs - Passed, effective Jul 2009

Hawaii

Jan 2009-(HB 1357/SB 1292) to ban non-biodegradable/non-compostable plastic bags; require retailers to provide recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable bags - Forwarded to 2010 Regular Session for review
Jan 2009-Resolution offered requiring the formation of a working group of a variety of industries and organizations to establish minimum standards for biodegradability of plastic bags and food containers - Remained in Committee at adjournment
Mar 2009-(HCR 43) establishes standards for bio-degradable food containers and plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(SB 244) introduced requiring retailers to provide customer with a refund or store credit for declining plastic bag- Deferred by Committee
Jan 2009-(SB 245) introduced establishing plastic bag recycling program for certain stores - Deferred by Committee
Jan 2008-(SB 584) introduced to ban plastic bags in retail stores and supermarkets - Bill recommended to pass; remained in Committee at adjournment
Jan 2009-(SB 1163) introduced requiring plastic bag distributors to pay a fee per bag - Deferred by Committee
Jan 2010 (HB 2125) requires businesses to collect a $.10 "offset" fee for each disposable bag given out at checkout counters. Includes laundry, dry cleaning, and newspaper bags. To be effective Jan 2011 - Referred to Committee
Jan 2010 (SB 2559) requires retailers in the State to distribute only recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable checkout bags - Referred to Committee; Committee recommends that the measure be deferred
Jan 2010 (HB 2645/SB 2560) requiring that businesses charge a fee to consumers who choose to use non-recyclable checkout bags and also that businesses offer biodegradable plastic checkout bags and recyclable paper check out bags - Referred to Committee

Feb 2009-Honolulu and Kauai Counties (HCR 61/HR 49) to reduce sale and use of non-compostable plastic bags - Remained in Committee at adjournment
2008-Maui County (Ordinance 3587) banned plastic bags by 2011
Oct 2009-Kauai County (Ordinance 2321) banned plastic bags by 2011 (may offer biodegradable plastic at checkout stand)
Aug 2008-Hawaii County (Bill 326) Ban - vetoed by Mayor
Jan 2010-Hawaii County (Bill 193) Ban - Being presented to Council for final hearing

Paia - all town traders agreed to be "plastic bag free"

Illinois

Jan 2009-(HB 0334) introduced requiring grocery stores to implement recycling programs - Referred to Committee

Aug 2007-Lake County (Public Act 095-0268) Bill requiring certain sized retailers to take back plastic bags for recycling - Enacted Jan 2008

May 2008-Chicago (Ordinance Doc. SO2008-2045) requiring certain retailers to establish plastic bag recycling programs; specific labeling on bags; provide recycling bins; provide reusable bags for sale - Enacted

Iowa

Sep 2008-Marshall County (Ordinance No. 30) requires use of compostable plastic, recycled paper, and/or reusable bags (retail). Only affects unincorporated portion of county (currently 2 stores) - effective 4/9/09, not being enforced

Maine

May 2009-(LD 367/SP 131) introduced requiring a fee on plastic bags; recycling bin provided; plastic goes to recycler - Passed, then amended to "Convene a Work Group To Design and Implement a Statewide Disposable Checkout Bag Reduction Campaign, with Benchmarks"
Mar 2009-(LD 622/HP 436) Bill introduced requiring certain sized retailers to provide a cloth or durable fabric bag twice a year - Voted down

Maryland

Feb 2009-(HB 1210) introduced requiring a fee on plastic and paper bags - Never moved out of Committee
Jan 2010-(HB 351/SB 462) bans disposable carryout bags unless the bag meets certain requirements. Requires stores to charge at least $.05 for any disposable bags given out at the register - Referred to Committee, scheduled for hearing; Committee came back with unfavorable vote
Feb 2010-(HB 1418) certain retail stores must label bags for return for recycling; provide recycle bins; provide reusable bags - Referred to Committee; withdrawn by an unfavorable vote

Sep 2008-Baltimore (08-0205) plastic bag ban introduced. Only reusable bags can be used - In Committee; revised Mar 2010 and referred to 3rd Reader
Sep 2008-Baltimore (08-0208) plastic tax imposes a $.25 surcharge on all plastic bags with the exception of produce bags or reusable bags - In Committee
Mar 2008-Baltimore (08-0060) plastic bag ban introduced. Only reusable bags can be used - Failed
Jun 2007-Baltimore (07-0713) plastic bag ban introduced. Only reusable, paper, or compostable bags can be used - Failed
Jan 2007-Annapolis proposed ban did not pass - Alternative plan for expanded recycling campaign passes (O-25-94)

Massachusetts

Mar 2009-MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) sets goal of 33% reduction in distribution of paper and plastic disposable grocery bags by 2013 - Voluntary for member stores
Jan 2009-(HB 719) introduced requiring certain stores to provide only recyclable paper bags, compostable plastic, or reusable bags - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held May 2009
Jan 2009-(HB 798) introduced calls for ban of plastic bags in certain stores - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held May 2009
Jan 2009-(HB 2686) introduced plastic bag fee in certain supermarkets - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held Apr 2009
Jan 2009-(SB 395) introduced banning plastic bags - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held May 2009
Jan 2009-(SB 1284) introduced plastic bag tax - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held Apr 2009

Jan 2007-Boston proposed both a ban and a required recycling collection plan - Neither passed
Sep 2008-Plymouth (Article 23) proposed ban on plastic bags - Did not pass
Apr 2008-Sturbridge (Article 61) proposed ban of plastic bags in certain sized stores (3) - Did not pass
Jul 2008-Somerville (Ordinance 2008-12) mandatory at-store recycling program - enacted

Michigan

Nov 2008-(SB 1609) bill introduced to phase out retail distribution of non-compostable plastic bags by 2012 - Referred to Committee
Nov 2008-(SB 1610) introduced to impose a plastic bag fee - Referred to Committee
Nov 2008-(SB 1161) Statewide Phase-out Ban Bill introduced - Referred to Committee

Jul 2009-Ann Arbor (Ordinance-Chapter 71) bill proposed to ban bags at retail establishments that have over $1,000,000 of gross sales per year - Filed, under consideration

Minnesota

Jan 2009-(HF 41) introduced requiring in-store recycling program for plastic bags; requires manufacturers to collect and transport plastic for recycling if requested - Referred to Committee until adjournment
Jan 2009-(HF 403) introduced requiring labeling for all compostable, biodegradable, and degradable bags; any yard waste containers for compost facilities must be compostable - Enacted as of Jan 1, 2010
Feb 2009-(SF 383) introduced requiring any bags labeled as compostable meet ASTM Standard Specifications and have specific label; no plastic bags may be labeled as biodegradable or degradable until standards are created - Bill added to (HF 2123) May 2009
Mar 2009-(SF 267/HF 576) introduced requiring retailers to: include specific "recycling" verbiage on bags; provide recycling bins; collect and transport bags for recycling; offer reusable bags; provide reporting and requires manufacturers: to make arrangements upon request by operator for collection and transport of bags for recycling; to make agreements for reporting total weights of bags collected from operators - to be effective Jan 2010 - Currently no action
Mar 2010-(HF3322) introduces a $.05 bag tax on all disposable bags, including paper. To be implemented Sep 30, 2010 - Referred to Committee

Missouri

Feb 2009-(SB 340) Bill requiring only compostable plastic, recycled paper, or reusable bags introduced - Referred to Committee

Nevada

Mar 2009-(SB 397) introduced a fee on non-compostable and non-biodegradable bags until June 2013; beginning July 2013 those bags would be banned - no further action taken

New Hampshire

Apr 2008-(HCR 17) Resolution encouraging use of reusable bags - Passed

New Jersey

Feb 2007-(AB 3994) requires in-store recycling programs - Referred to Committee
Nov 2007-(AB 4552) proposed ban on retail bags - Referred to Committee
Nov 2007-(AB 4555) requires in-store recycling programs - Referred to Committee
Jan 2008-(AB 1326) requires in-store recycling programs - Referred to Committee
Jan 2008-(AB 1395) requires in-store recycling programs - Referred to Committee; Feb 2010 re-introduced as (AB 2112) - Referred to Committee
Jan 2008-(AB 1641) Decreased use then ban on non-compostable plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2008-(SB 994) introduced requiring retailers: to charge a fee for plastic bags and a phase out of non-compostable bags by 75% by 2012; offer reusable bags; and requires manufacturers to work with operators to develop education materials - Referred to Committee
May 2008-(AB 2545) requires in-store recycling; specific labeling of plastic grocery bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2010 -(AB 2730/A1254) requires DEP to conduct study on single-use paper/plastic bags - Referred to Committee
June 2008-(AB 2921) requires reduction of plastic bag use by 25% (of Jan 09 levels) - 50% by Jan 2010 - 75% by Jan 2011 and a subsequent ban of non-compostable plastic bags - Referred to Committee

Jul 2009-Red Bank (Ordinance 2008-27) mandatory recycling of plastic bags; stores that offer plastic checkout bags must provide bins for plastic bag recycling - enacted

New Mexico

Jan 2010-(HB 59) proposed in-store recycling program and labeling requirements - Referred to Committee

New York

2008-(Title 27) State passes law requiring large grocery and retail stores to implement recycling of plastic bags
Apr 2009-(SB 4595) amendment to 2008 law to remove preemption for local laws enacted by large cities - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(SB 544) introduced requiring retail stores to restrict use of non-compostable plastic bags by 50%; then ban those bags by 2014 - Referred to Committee
Feb 2009-(AB 6070) introduced requiring store to provide only paper, compostable or reusable bags at checkout - Referred to Committee
Mar 2009-(AB 6537) requiring a tax on plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Mar 2009-(AB 6937) introduced to establish a commission to evaluate improper disposal of plastic/paper bags - Referred to Committee
Mar 2009-A6937 imposes a tax on plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Apr 2009-(SB 5067) introduced to tax plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Feb 2009-(AB 6144) introduced requiring stores to pay customers per bag they bring in for use - Referred to Committee
Apr 2009-(AB 7844/SB 4866) introduce imposing a fee on plastic bags in cities with population of 1 million or more - Referred to Committee

Mar 2008-Albany County (Local Law No. D) recycling program - Passed, effective Jan 2009
Jun 2008-Nassau County (Local Law No. 4) requires plastic bag labeled w/ specific language; stores to have recycling bins - Passed, effective Jan 2009
May 2008-Rockland County (Local Law No. 1) requires stores to recycle plastic bags/film; have bins; offer reusable bags for sale - Passed, effective Jan 2009
Nov 2007-Suffolk County (Article IV) initiative to reduce and recycle carryout bags - Passed, effective Jan 2009
Mar 2009-Ulster County (Local Law No. 3) introduced law to impose fee on plastic bags - Referred to Committee - Public hearing held May 2009 - Referred back to Committee
Oct 2008-Westchester County (Local Law No. 6, Chapter 828) requires retailers that provide plastic bags to collect and recycle bags - Passed, effective Apr 2009

Jan 2008-New York City (Local Law No. 1) requires retail and large stores to collect and recycle plastic bags - Passed, effective Jul 2008

North Carolina

Apr 2009-(HB 1288) introduced to increase recycling goal and require retailers to provide in-store recycling - Referred to Committee
Mar 2009-(SB 1018/HB 810) bans non-reusable plastic bags and restricts substitution of paper bags; requires signage with specific verbiage discouraging use of single-use bags - Referred to Committee and then revised to county bill

Mar 2009-Dane, Hyde, Currituck Counties (SB 1018/HB 810) revised original bill SB 1018/HB 810 to ban plastic bags in retail stores in the Outer Banks of NC - Passed June 2009, signed by governor - bans non-reusable plastic bags and restricts substitution of paper bags; requires signage with specific verbiage discouraging use of single-use bags in the Outer Banks - Effective Sep 1 2009

Ohio

2009-a cooperative plastic bag recycling program announced

Oregon

Jan 2005-(HB 3277) imposed a tax of $.15 on all plastic bags - Defeated
Jan 2007-(Chapter 459A) established rules for reuse and recycling
Jan 2010-(SB 1009) Prohibits use of plastic bags as checkout bags. Allows Department of Environmental Quality to impose civil penalty. Repeals statute requiring retail establishments that offer plastic bags to customers to also offer paper bags - Delayed for introduction to Committee; abandoned by proposing Senator

Jan 2007-Portland - proposed plastic bag ban and tax - Both failed

Pennsylvania

May 2009-(SB 864) introduced to tax plastic bags in retail stores of a certain income - Referred to Committee
Mar 2009-(SB 609) introduced prohibiting grocery stores from providing paper/plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2010-(HB 2200) introduced prohibiting grocery stores from providing paper/plastic bags - Referred to Committee

May 2009-Philadelphia (Ordinance 090075) bill introduced to tax plastic bags - Referred to Committee
Feb 2009-Philadelphia (Ordinance 090074) bill introduced requiring supermarkets/pharmacies to use only recyclable paper, compostable, or reusable bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-Philadelphia enacts mandatory residential recycling program

Rhode Island

2004/2008-(Chapter 214 /239/122/093) statewide voluntary recycling program and adjoining recycling laws - Expanded in 2008
Jan 2009-(SB 804) introduced requiring tax on plastic bags and refund to customers using reusable bags - Referred to Committee
Jan 2008-(HB 7630) requiring tax on plastic bags - Referred to Committee - Held for further study
Feb 2010-(SB 2481) bans grocery stores from giving out any checkout bags other than recyclable paper bags, and/or compostable plastic bags, and/or reusable bags; to take effect 1/1/2011 - Referred to Committee

Texas

Feb 2009-(HB 3427) introduced requiring stores to offer reusable bags for sale; have a recycling program - Left pending in Committee
Feb 2009-(HB 1867/SB 338) committee substitute would establish a plastic bag recycle-reuse credit trading program to provide incentives to reduce bag consumption and to recycle bags - Left pending in Committee
Feb 2009 (HB 1361) would impose a $.07 fee on plastic bags provided to customers by retailers - Referred to Committee

Jan 2008-Austin (Keep Austin Beautiful) Voluntary plastic bag use reduction and recycling program - Initiated
Jan 2010-Brownsville (Ordinance 2009-911-E) plastic bag ban, voluntary through 2010, then in Jan 2011 it becomes mandatory; businesses can only provide recyclable paper bags, reusable bags or biodegradable bags - passed

Vermont

Jan 2008-(JRH 51) joint resolution encouraging the use of reusable bags - Passed
Jan 2008-(H 743) bill would enact a $0.17 tax on each plastic bag purchased or received during a retail transaction in Vermont - Died in Committee
Feb 2009-(H 262) bill would enact a $0.17 tax on each plastic bag purchased or received during a retail transaction in Vermont - Referred to Committee
Jan 2009-(S 33) bill would enact a $0.03 tax on each plastic bag purchased or received during a retail transaction in Vermont - Referred to Committee

Virginia

Feb 2009-(HB 1814 /SB 873) bans the use of plastic carryout bags by retailers at the point of sale unless such bags are (i) durable plastic bags with handles; (ii) at least 2.25 mils thick; and (iii) specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse - Left in Committee
Jan 2009-(HB 2010) imposes a fee of $.05 cents on paper and plastic bags used by purchasers to carry tangible personal property from the place of purchase - Left in Committee
Jan 2009-(SB 971) requires certain stores to provide on-premises recycling for plastic bags. Stores that are part of a chain or more than 5,000 square feet must provide reusable bags for sale and take back and recycle used plastic bags - Stricken in Committee
Jan 2008-(HB 1534 /SB 711) introduced to ban plastic bags - Carried over to 2009 (HB 1814/SB 873)
Jan 2010-(HB 521) bill to ban plastic bags, except reusable - Referred to Committee, then tabled
Jan 2010-(HB 1115) imposes a $.05 fee for each disposable paper bag and each disposable plastic bag provided to the consumer by retailers in grocery stores, convenience stores, and drugstores - Referred to Committee, failed

Washington

Jan 2009-(HB 1189) introduced requiring retail stores to provide only recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable bags - Referred to Committee - Failed at public hearing
Jan 2009-(SB 5747) requires a tax imposed on every person engaged in plastics manufacturing - Referred to Committee

Jul 2009-Edmonds (Ordinance 3749) banned beginning 8/27/10
Jul 2008-Seattle (Ordinance 122752) bag tax initiated - Failed

West Virginia

Feb 2008-(HB 4408) bill proposed to ban plastic bags - Failed on Committee
Mar 2009-(HB 3058) introduced to phase out light plastic bags by 2012; requires retailers to use compostable bags, label bags for recycling, provide recycling or offer reusable bags for sale - Referred to Committee
Feb 2010-(HB 4307) requires a $.05 fee for all plastic bags given out at all grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores - Referred to Committee

Wisconsin

Feb 2008-(AB 813) requires retailers offering plastic bags to provide only compostable or reusable bags - Died in Committee
Mar 2009-(AB 170) requiring retail stores to use recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable bags - Referred to Committee

June 2009-Madison (Ordinance 09-00102) requires residents to recycle plastic bags - Passed, began 9/1/09

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