A STATEWIDE BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS HAS BEEN APPROVED BY A KEY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. SB-270, AUTHORED BY SENATOR ALEX PADILLA OF LOS ANGELES, INCLUDES A 10-CENT FEE FOR PAPER BAGS, AND 2 MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP PLASTIC BAG MANUFACTURERS CHANGE THEIR PROCESSES. THE BILL HEADS NEXT TO THE ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.
