On page 7, after line 10, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7. (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) The department of ecology must contract with an independent third-party consultant to conduct a study that meets the requirements specified under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) 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 9, line 18, after "creating" strike "a new section" and insert "new sections"