AB-2236 (Bauer-Kahan): Solid waste: reusable grocery bags: standards: plastic film prohibition
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Solid waste: reusable grocery bags: standards: plastic film prohibition
Bill Number: AB-2236
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Legislative Session / Year: 2024
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: The bill would revise the definition of “recycled paper bag” to require it be made from 100% postconsumer recycled materials, without exception. The bill would also require a reusable grocery bag sold by a store to a customer at the point of sale to meet different requirements, including that it not be made from plastic film material.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2236
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2026
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file (04/10/24).
Set FOR Hearing ON 10-APR-24 9:30 a.m. (04/03/24).
Re-referred to Com. on APPR (04/01/24).
Read second time and amended (03/21/24).
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (03/20/24).
Set FOR Hearing ON 19-MAR-24 1:30 p.m. (03/11/24).
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES. (02/06/24).
From printer. May be heard in committee March 10 (02/09/24).
Read first time. To print (02/08/24).
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