MA H2859

Bill

MA H2859

Improving recycling in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to impose a recycling fee on beverages sold in beverage containers in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve recycling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is required to establish a program to increase recycling opportunities at public facilities visited by at least 5,000 individuals annually, such as stadiums, arenas, and parks. 2. The Division of Urban Parks and Recreation is required to include recycling opportunities in all new designs and redesigns of reservations within the urban parks district. 3. The bill establishes the Municipal Recycling Enhancement Fund to be used for recycling collection programs, including municipal grants and education campaigns, as well as litter prevention and removal programs. 4. Effective July 1, 2015, a 1-cent recycling fee is imposed on the sale of all beverages in beverage containers in the Commonwealth, to be paid by distributors/wholesalers and deposited into the Municipal Recycling Enhancement Fund. 5. The bill streamlines the bottle deposit law by repealing certain outdated provisions and updating definitions. Overall, the bill aims to expand access to recycling, increase recycling rates, and fund litter prevention and control efforts through a new recycling fee on beverage containers.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Colleen Garry (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2859

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2859
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2859.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1863	Relative to fee waivers for registered nurses after retirement	Accompanied a study order, see H4449	Similar To
H2118	Relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits	Accompanied a study order, see H5117	Similar To
H2685	Reducing certificate of organization fees for limited liability companies	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2881	Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3431	Authorizing sheriffs to impose fees	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H4405	JR10 Study Order	Reported, in part, by H2881	Replaced by
H747	To increase access to recycling	Accompanied a study order, see H5124	Similar To
S1104	Relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters	Accompanied a study order, see S2548	Similar To
S1241	Relative to firefighters	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S1424	Relative to non-resident firearm license fees	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1434	Relative to equitable firearm license fees	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S2065	Relative to an arts license plate	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2388	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S520	Relative to recycling	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S553	Creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To

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