On page 13, after line 6, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9. (1) The department of ecology must examine and compare the life-cycle environmental impacts of carryout bags, including the effects on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions. The examination must include a review and comparison of:

(a) Paper and plastic bags;

(b) Recycled content paper and plastic bags;

(c) Compostable and biodegradable plastic bags; and

(d) Bags designed specifically to have long-term multiple uses.

(2) By December 1, 2019, the department of ecology must provide a completed study to the appropriate committees of the legislature."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "RCW;" insert "creating a new section;"