An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores

This bill proposes to eliminate the 5 cent fee that customers currently pay for bags at retail stores. The bill aims to reduce costs for consumers and lessen the environmental impact by encouraging the use of reusable bags. It would affect anyone who buys goods from retail stores and pays for bag fees, making their shopping a bit cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

As of April 10, 2025, the bill has failed to pass. It was introduced on January 6, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. After several work sessions and divided reports, it was ultimately rejected in the Senate and House, with final reports read and the bill placed in legislative files as dead.

Key actions include the bill being referred to the relevant committee on January 6, 2025, and a final roll call vote in the Senate on April 10, 2025, where it was decided that the majority ought not to pass. The bill was carried over to the next legislative session due to its failure to pass in the current session.