PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS (Section 260.283) - Under this act, all merchants are required to provide customers the option of either a paper or plastic bag. This act also bans political subdivisions from imposing any ban on the use of either paper or plastic bags. Further, this act bans political subdivisions from imposing any ban on the use of reusable bags.

EMPLOYEE-EMPLOYER RELATIONS (Section 285.055) - This act prohibits political subdivisions from establishing, mandating, or otherwise requiring employers to provide employees a minimum wage rate or employment benefits that exceed the requirements of federal or state laws, rules, or regulations. This prohibition shall not preempt any law or ordinance that is in effect on August 28, 2015.

This provision is similar to HB 865 (2015) and SB 455 (2015).

KAYLA CRIDER