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HB 25-1051

Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carlos Barron and 8 co-sponsors

HB 25-1051 aimed to repeal the 10-cent fee on recycled paper carryout bags, potentially reducing local revenue for waste programs, but was postponed indefinitely.

House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1051

Summary of HB 25-1051: Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HB 25-1051
Introduced: January 8, 2025
Status: Postponed Indefinitely by the House Committee on Energy & Environment on February 6, 2025
Prime Sponsors: Rep. Pugliese, Rep. Gonzalez R., Sen. Pelton B.

The purpose of HB 25-1051 was to repeal the requirement for retail establishments to charge a fee for providing recycled paper carryout bags. This fee, established by House Bill 21-1162, mandated a charge of 10 cents per bag, which customers paid at checkout.

Key Provisions

  • Repeal of Fee Requirement: The bill sought to eliminate the 10-cent fee that retail establishments must charge for recycled paper carryout bags.
  • Impact on Local Governments: The bill would have reduced local revenue generated from the carryout bag fees, which local governments could use for administrative costs, enforcement, and waste diversion programs.
  • Effective Date: If passed, the bill would have taken effect 90 days after the adjournment of the General Assembly, assuming no referendum petition was filed.

Background

  • Current Law: Under existing legislation (House Bill 21-1162), retail establishments are required to charge a fee for recycled paper carryout bags, with 60% of the revenue remitted to local governments.
  • Local Ordinances: Some municipalities had already implemented bag fees prior to the state law, with varying amounts charged (e.g., $0.10 in Boulder and $0.20 in Fraser).
  • Revenue Variability: The revenue collected from these fees varies significantly across jurisdictions, influenced by factors such as consumer behavior and local enforcement.

Fiscal Impact

  • Projected State Revenue and Expenditures: The fiscal note indicated that the repeal would not generate any state revenue or expenditures, as the bill was projected to have a neutral fiscal impact.
  • Local Government Revenue: The repeal would decrease local revenues from carryout bag fees, affecting local programs and administrative costs.

Conclusion

HB 25-1051 aimed to eliminate the fee for recycled paper carryout bags, potentially impacting local government revenues and waste management programs. However, the bill was postponed indefinitely and did not advance through the legislative process. As a result, the existing fee requirement remains in effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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