HB21

Environment and Energy, Protecting Habitats - Devan, Taylor **__Bill Number__**: HB21
 * __Sponsors__**: DTernai, TBanc
 * __Issue Category__**: Environment and Energy
 * __Bill Title__**: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Awareness
 * __Purpose__**: The purpose of this bill is to first make people aware of these garbage patches. Then when people become aware we will set penalties for those who litter. Then, we will start a cleaning process for these patches. Finally, we will need to try to raise awareness to other countries.
 * __Eligibility__**: This bill will penalize anyone who litters in the ocean


 * __Terms and Benefits__**: The first thing we will do is raise awareness. We will film television ads and have public speeches around the United States. The next thing we will do is penalize. Anyone who litters will be fined $2,500. We will enforce this among the beaches with lifeguards keeping watch, and also security. Another way we will be able to keep control and make sure this bill is being followed is by the use of satellites. They will be able to monitor everyone, and make sure they are doing what they are the right thing. When and if they throw things into the ocean will be told by the satellites also. For people who dump while on cruises there will be security on the boat to supervise. For other water activities like boating, Jet Ski’s etc, the coast guards will keep look out, and we will have cruise patrols out for all hours of day light. In order to clean up the patches, we will have to put environmental groups together to start the cleaning. This process could take a very long time. Lastly, in order to spread awareness to other countries so they get involved in cleaning, we must have the president make speeches and talk with other countries leader’s about joining us to help in the cleaning.


 * __Fiscal Impact__**: We will need to pay all monitors. We will also have to pay photographers and actors/actresses. All workers who clean will also need to be paid. There salary will be $7.50 per hour.


 * 45 ft. long speed boats (10)**: $2 million
 * Floating construction cause (5):** $10 million
 * Satellite (1):** $1 million
 * Commercial time (30 sec):** $1.5 million
 * Computers (15):** $12,000
 * __TOTAL COST__**: Approximately $20 million