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The Plastic Bags Bill
Idaho could let towns ban plastic bags
Repeals existing law preempting local regulation of auxiliary containers, including plastic bags.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let local governments in Idaho set rules on plastic bags and other containers, so towns could ban or limit them.
Our take
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If towns can ban plastic bags, the environment may improve, but shoppers might need to pay more for reusable bags; voters should watch the bill now and tell their representatives what they think.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill repeals a state law that stops local governments from regulating plastic bags.
- It would allow cities and counties in Idaho to set their own rules on auxiliary containers.
- The bill is currently introduced and has not been voted on.
- Sponsor is Ilana Rubel, a Democrat.
- No funding or cost details are included in the text.
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