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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study competitive reuse, refill, repurpose and recycling industries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study and recommend actions to create robust and competitive reuse, refill, repurpose, and recycling industries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will explore the circumstances, policies, and market forces that have prevented the development of such industries in the state and propose incentives and policies to promote their growth. The commission will consist of members from various government, private, and non-profit sectors, including representatives from the state's environmental organizations, small businesses, municipalities, and the reuse, refill, repurposing, and recycling industries. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within 18 months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (34)
Linda Campbell (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Sally Kerans (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4865 (on 06/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H879 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H879.pdf |
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