Kansas legislators are working to prevent cities and counties from banning, limiting or even taxing plastic bags, straws and food containers. A bill prohibiting such local bans cleared the Legislature on Monday and is headed toward Gov. Kelly’s desk.
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While the Governor hasn’t publicly said what she’ll do with the bill, she described herself Monday to reporters as "a major local-control advocate.”
Supporters of the measure don’t yet have the two-thirds majorities in both chambers necessary to override a veto.
The measure is backed by groups representing small business owners, restaurant operators and plastic bag manufacturers. Environmentalists oppose it.