Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1051: Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1051 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee. Primary sponsor: Byron Pelton (Republican), Ryan Gonzalez (Republican), Rose Pugliese. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Under current law, retail establishments are prohibited from providing plastic carryout bags at the point of sale, but may provide recycled paper carryout bags for a fee of at least 10 cents per bag. The bill repeals the requirement that retail establishments charge a fee for providing recycled paper carryout bags. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Rose Pugliese | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carlos Barron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Max Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Tony Hartsook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Dusty Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Dan Woog | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment