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of that report on recent litigation, as well as the fact that these issues have been frequently introduced in Sacramento, but then often languish in committee without further action. However, since one bill (AB 1998 Brownley) recently has been passed by the Assembly (and sent to the Senate Rules Committee for assignment), the following is a summary of current legislation also under consideration: Assembly Bill 68 (Brownley). Mandate that grocery stores and retail stores 10,000 square feet and larger with a pharmacy charge $0.25 for each disposable plastic bag that customers [except those paying with food stamps or in Women Infant Children (WIC) programs] request, starting on July 1, 2010. Assembly Bill 87 (Davis). Mandate a $0.25 fee on single -use plastic bags provided at grocery stores and retail stores 10,000 square feet and larger with a pharmacy starting on July 1, 2010. Assembly Bill 1141 (Calderon). Not allow local agencies prohibiting single use plastic bags from receiving certain State funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Act. Have the Integrated Waste Management Board adopt a 50% recycling goal; and impose a $0.001 manufacturing fee on plastic bags. Assembly Bill 1998 (Brownley). Prohibits grocery stores, retailers with over 10,000 s.f. with pharmacy, food marts or convenience stores with liquor license, from providing single -use plastic bags; require such retailers to charge at least $0.05 for a recyclable paper bag [except for food stamp and WIC customers]; starting January 1, 2012. The bill also specifically pre -empts local legislation about single -use bags, reusable bags, and recycled paper bags; except allows San Francisco's compostable plastic bag program. Assembly Bill 2138 (Chesbro) Ban single use foam food take -out containers starting July 1, 2011; and instead require compostable or recyclable. And, require recycling or composting rate of 25% by July 1, 2013. SUBCOMMITTEE'S DRAFT MOTIONS The subcommittee comprised of Members McGinley, Kato and Jaeel drafted proposed alternative motions, attached, related to the issues of single -use plastic bags and foam food containers for consideration by the entire Committee. Submitted by: Approved by: Larissa Seto Daniel Smith Assistant City Attorney Director of Operation Services Attachments: Draft motion from the subcommittee Page 4 of 6