BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2284: Litter reduction

Reducing litter.

Summary

Requires the Department of Ecology to convene a littering solutions task force to provide recommendations to the Legislature by November 2027.
Eliminates the scheduled 2028 increase in the minimum thickness of plastic bags from 2.25 mils to 4 mils, and makes permanent the temporary 4-cent penalty that applies to carryout bags made of film plastic with a thickness of at least 4 mils.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2284), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reducing litter, including by amending carryout bag requirements;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2284 (2023–24) Reading and writing literacy · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2019–20) Early learning provider dev. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2017–18) Net neutrality · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2015–16) Legal status in USA, proof · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2013–14) Learning improvement days · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2011–12) Civil liability of parents · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2284 (2009–10) Incarcerated persons T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2284 (2007–08) Training of care providers · Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2007