S01497Introduced in the Senate
Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.
Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Vote · March 25, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | Yes |
| Jose Serrano | 29 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Daniel Stec | 45 | Yes |
| Patricia Fahy | 46 | Yes |
| Erik Bottcher | 47 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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