California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Senate Bill

SB 45: Recycling: beverage containers: tethered plastic caps.

Did not advance Last action February 2, 2026: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

Plain-language summary

SB 45 is a senate bill introduced in the California Senate on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Recycling: beverage containers: tethered plastic caps. Primary sponsor: Stephen Padilla (D), Catherine Blakespear (D). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stephen Padilla (Democratic); Catherine Blakespear (Democratic).