The Senate joined the House in voting to pass a bill preventing cities and counties from banning or taxing "auxiliary containers" like plastic bags, straws and cups. There has been a number of these moves nationally, whether it's a bag tax or a ban on straws.

Here in North Dakota, the city of Minot was looking at a possible 5 cent bag tax.

Supporters of the bill say banning the cities from doing this prevents a patchwork of regulation and avoids and undue burden on businesses.

Opponents say this is a local issue and should be dealt with at the local level.

The Senate voted 31-14, the bill will now go to the governor's desk.