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MA S2073

Relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities


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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 for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study the feasibility of installing reverse vending machines, also known as recycling machines, at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) facilities, including terminals, stations, and garages. The commission will investigate the implementation costs and potential economic and environmental benefits of these machines, as well as the feasibility and administrative cost of administering reimbursements for recycled items as credits on stored-value cards to be used for MBTA fare payments. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection, and a non-profit organization focused on environmentally conscious technologies. The commission is required to submit its final report and recommendations to the state legislature within one year of its first meeting.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2560 (on 02/24/2020)

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