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CA plastic packaging law faces fee-delay push
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: More than two dozen California Assembly Democrats and Sen. Melissa Hurtado asked legislative leaders to delay fees under SB 54 for two years. They want fee assessment and collection paused this year and next, a “reform package” next session, and added oversight as the state moves to cut non-recyclable, non-compostable plastic.
WHO: 23 California Assemblymembers, Sen. Melissa Hurtado, Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Circular Action Alliance
WHAT: Lawmakers request a two-year delay of SB 54 plastic-reduction fees and call for a future reform package and increased oversight as implementation costs and deadlines are contested.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The request is an eleventh-hour push as lawmakers dispute how SB 54’s plastic-reduction program is rolling out, including fee assessment and collection timing.
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