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MA S495
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the financial and environmental impacts of mattress disposal and end-of-life management on municipalities in the Commonwealth. The commission will examine existing mattress management options, including recycling and disposal infrastructure, and make recommendations on policies and programs to increase mattress reuse and recycling, and mitigate the associated costs and environmental impacts. The commission will consist of representatives from the state government, the legislature, the mattress industry, and organizations with experience in waste management and recycling. The commission is required to convene and submit a report with recommendations by August 31, 2018.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
John Rogers (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2388 (on 10/30/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S495 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S495.pdf |
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