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This bill aims to reduce solid waste and plastic usage in California state agencies by introducing several key provisions. It requires each state agency to develop and submit an integrated waste management plan by July 15, 2027, which must include specific actions to source reduce materials, such as achieving 50% reusable options for foodware, reducing single-use plastics, cutting paper purchasing by 30% by 2030, and promoting water bottle refill stations. Starting January 1, 2026, state agencies will be prohibited from purchasing single-use plastic bottles made of less than 90% recycled plastic, with some exceptions for emergencies and specific correctional facility needs. The bill also mandates that state agencies' annual reports include summaries of their progress in reducing solid waste and implementing their waste management plans. Additionally, the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery must provide technical assistance to state agencies and publish a list of products that can help reduce plastic and paper waste by January 1, 2027. The legislation applies to most state agencies, excluding the California State University system, and is part of a broader effort to improve waste management and environmental sustainability in California's government operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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