This measure would proclaim the month of November as No Straw November.

This measure would proclaim the month of November as No Straw November.

This measure would proclaim the month of November as No Straw November.

WHEREAS, California values the health of its ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of Californias ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the publics enjoyment of that environment; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws pose a health risk to ocean wildlife when accidentally ingested; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws are frequently littered or dropped by individuals, escape from waste management systems, and can get deposited onto the beach and washed into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean; and

WHEREAS, Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and Californias coastal environment; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws; and

WHEREAS, Customers should be encouraged to make informed choices when considering ways to reduce their impacts on the environment; and

WHEREAS, The California State Senate recognizes the efforts of Girl Scout Shelby ONeil, the founder of Jr Ocean Guardians, to raise awareness about the problem of ocean plastic, and to reduce pollution from plastic straws by starting the No Straw November initiative; and

WHEREAS, In the No Straw November initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November; and

WHEREAS, Shelby ONeil attributes her love of the ocean and founding of Jr Ocean Guardians to her service as a Teen Conservation Leader at Monterey Bay Aquarium; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the month of November shall be recognized as No Straw November; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor of California and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California values the health of its ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of Californias ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the publics enjoyment of that environment; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws pose a health risk to ocean wildlife when accidentally ingested; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws are frequently littered or dropped by individuals, escape from waste management systems, and can get deposited onto the beach and washed into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean; and

WHEREAS, Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and Californias coastal environment; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws; and

WHEREAS, Customers should be encouraged to make informed choices when considering ways to reduce their impacts on the environment; and

WHEREAS, The California State Senate recognizes the efforts of Girl Scout Shelby ONeil, the founder of Jr Ocean Guardians, to raise awareness about the problem of ocean plastic, and to reduce pollution from plastic straws by starting the No Straw November initiative; and

WHEREAS, In the No Straw November initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November; and

WHEREAS, Shelby ONeil attributes her love of the ocean and founding of Jr Ocean Guardians to her service as a Teen Conservation Leader at Monterey Bay Aquarium; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the month of November shall be recognized as No Straw November; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor of California and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California values the health of its ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast; and

WHEREAS, Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of Californias ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the publics enjoyment of that environment; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws pose a health risk to ocean wildlife when accidentally ingested; and

WHEREAS, Plastic straws are frequently littered or dropped by individuals, escape from waste management systems, and can get deposited onto the beach and washed into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean; and

WHEREAS, Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and Californias coastal environment; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws; and

WHEREAS, Customers should be encouraged to make informed choices when considering ways to reduce their impacts on the environment; and

WHEREAS, The California State Senate recognizes the efforts of Girl Scout Shelby ONeil, the founder of Jr Ocean Guardians, to raise awareness about the problem of ocean plastic, and to reduce pollution from plastic straws by starting the No Straw November initiative; and

WHEREAS, In the No Straw November initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November; and

WHEREAS, Shelby ONeil attributes her love of the ocean and founding of Jr Ocean Guardians to her service as a Teen Conservation Leader at Monterey Bay Aquarium; now, therefore, be it,

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the month of November shall be recognized as No Straw November; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor of California and to the author for appropriate distribution.

SENATE THIRD READING

STR Bill Id:SCR 139

Author:(Monning)

As Introduced Ver:April 30, 2018

Majority vote

SENATE VOTE: 28-6

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of November as No Straw November. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of California's ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the public’s enjoyment of that environment.
2. Plastic straws are frequently littered or dropped by individuals, escape from waste management systems, and can get deposited onto the beach and washed into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean posing a health risk to ocean wildlife when accidentally ingested.
3. Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and California's coastal environment.
4. Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws.
5. In the "No Straw November" initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003880

Date of Hearing: August 9, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:April 30, 2018

SENATE VOTE: 28-6

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of November as No Straw November. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of California’s ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the public’s enjoyment of that environment.
2. Plastic straws are frequently littered or dropped by individuals, escape from waste management systems, and can get deposited onto the beach and washed into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean posing a health risk to ocean wildlife when accidentally ingested.
3. Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and California’s coastal environment.
4. Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws.
5. In the “No Straw November” initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by:

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 139

Author: Monning (D)

Introduced: 4/30/18

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: No Straw November

SOURCE: Jr Ocean Guardians

Monterey Bay Aquarium

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the month of November as No Straw November.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of California’s ocean resources and coastal environment, and to the public’s enjoyment of that environment.
2. Reducing consumption of plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution in the ocean and California’s coastal environment.
3. Recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many restaurants and other establishments in California and around the U.S. have voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws.
4. The California State Senate recognizes the efforts of Girl Scout Shelby O’Neil, the founder of Jr Ocean Guardians, to raise awareness about the problem of ocean plastic, and to reduce pollution from plastic straws by starting the “No Straw November” initiative.
5. In the “No Straw November” initiative, participants pledge to refuse straws for the month of November.
6. California is a global leader in taking action to protect the health of the ocean and coast.

This resolution recognizes the month of November as No Straw November.

Related/Prior Legislation

AB 1884 (Calderon, 2018) prohibits a food facility, as specified, where food may be consumed on the premises, from providing single-use plastic straws to consumers unless requested by the consumer. The bill is currently in the Assembly.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/9/18)

Jr Ocean Guardians (co-source)

Monterey Bay Aquarium (co-source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/9/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author, “By designating the month of November as No Straw November, SCR 139 will help educate the public about the problem of plastic pollution as well as increase the public’s awareness and support for the protection and care of our natural resources. With SCR 139, No Straw November will bring attention to how we are all connected and how our actions affect our ocean and coastal environment.”

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/9/18 15:16:51

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