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SUPPORTING HB5112 TO REDUCE THE USE OF NON-REUSABLE CARRYOUT BAGS
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WHEREAS, conservative estimates indicate that each Kane County residents are likely to use between 131 and 292 single-use carryout bags each year, which translates to between 69 million and 152 million single-use carryout bags being used in total annually; and
WHEREAS, nationwide, a maximum of 10% of all single use plastic bags are ever recycled; and
WHEREAS, single use plastic bags are a well-recognized component of litter in the environment, causing various ecosystem and pollution impacts; and
WHEREAS, the stated goal of HB5112 introduced by Rep. Laura Faver Dias to the 104th General Assembly is to reduce the use of new carryout bags 90% over 2027 levels through the use of an escalating fee structure on new carryout bags starting at ten cents per bag in 2027 and increasing by five cents annually thereafter until the 90% reduction goal is met; and
WHEREAS, a consumer may always avoid paying a carryout bag fee by bringing a bag with them or forgoing use of a bag; and
WHEREAS, the fees collected through HB5112 will be distributed 20% to retailers, 20% to counties, municipal joint action agencies or large municipalities via a Carryout Bag Fee Fund, and 60% to the State General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board is a Proponent of HB5112 and staff and elected officials are encouraged to submit witness slips and testimony establishing Kane County as a Proponent of HB5112 and any reciprocal Senate Bill with the comments and suggestions in Exhibit A, and are further encouraged to engage members of the General Assembly to recommend advancement of the Bill with the comments and suggestions in Exhibit A
Passed by the Kane County Board on April 14, 2026.
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