Litter tax; Department of Environmental Quality to study tax policy options for reforming.

The bill was amended by the House Committee on Rules to add a second year to the study timeline, requiring the Department of Environmental Quality to complete work by November 30, 2026, and submit annual reports. The amendment also added a requirement to include a representative from the Litter Control and Recycling Fund Advisory Board in the study team and changed the cigarette litter fee language from 'implementing' to 'developing options for implementing.' These changes expand the study's scope and ensure broader stakeholder involvement.