HB+85


 * Bill #** HB 85


 * Sponsors:** JGILBERTO (I-VT)**,** MGILLEY (I-TX)


 * Topic:** Environment and energy


 * Title:** Pay for Plastic


 * Purpose:** The purpose of this bill is to help the environment by putting a tax on all plastic items, including plastic bags and bottles, in order to reduce the amount of plastic used in the United States.


 * Eligibility:** This bill would affect the United States citizens by helping to reduce global pollution, waste pollution, health hazards from consuming harmful toxins, and will promote a well-balanced ecosystem.


 * Terms and Benefits:**
 * The taxes collected will go to the Environment Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, and any other organization that sponsors the conservation of our environment.
 * All stores in the United States must have a minimum of three plastic recycling bins.
 * Mandate that every store in the U.S. must have a choice of paper or plastic bags.
 * Promote the use of biodegradable products and reusable shopping bags.
 *  Bill will go into affect indefinitely, according to the reduction of pollution.

Equipment 0 Not necessary Labor 0 Already provided Energy 0 Not necessary Education 0 Won't require any amount of money Marketing $500,000 Informing the public through TV ads, posters, newspapers, and radio stations Transportation 0 Not necessary Legal 0 Not necessary Other 0 Not necessary
 * Fiscal Impact:** **Category** **Amount** **Description**

Total Estimated Cost of Legislation: $500,000