PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING ACT House SponsorsRep. Sandy Cole-Elizabeth Coulson 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000. 1/11/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sandy Cole 1/19/2007HouseFirst Reading 1/19/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/31/2007HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die