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Urgent Actions
AB 1998 (Brownley) - Carryout Bags
Summary.
Bans environmentally-damaging plastic bags.
Position and Status.
CAW Supports. AB 1998 was introduced Feb 18.
Other Current Actions
AB 2138 (Chesbro) Plastic Ocean Pollution Reduction, Recycling and Composting Act
Summary.
Requires food providers to use only recyclable or compostable takeoutfood packaging and bags.
Position and Status.
CAW Supports. AB 2138 will be heard in Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 22. AB 2138 was introduced February 18.
SB 920 (Yee) - White Pages Opt In
Summary. Prohibit landline phone providers from distributing “white pages” telephone listing directories to California residents. White Pages will still be provided for free, upon request of the resident.
Position and Status. CAW Supports. SB 920 will be heard in Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee on April 6, 2010.
City of Berkeley Proposes Plastic Bag Ban / Paper Bag Fee
The City of Berkeley has proposed an ordinance that would encourage reusable bag use by banning plastic bags and requiring retailers to collect a $0.25 fee on paper bags.
