MA H935

Bill

MA H935

Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/24/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill requires the sealing of containers transporting solid waste, including putrescible (decomposable) waste, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It mandates that all vehicles, barges, ships, or scows transporting putrescible waste must have the waste covered, with the exception of waste transported by rail, which must be covered with sealing hard lids in accordance with federal railroad administration regulations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Carlos González (D)*, Marcos Devers (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Vanna Howard (D), Timothy Whelan (R), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H935

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H935	04/15/2021
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H935.pdf	04/15/2021

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