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MA H3157

MA H3157
To restore the environmental fund with unclaimed bottle deposits


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to restore the Clean Environment Fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. The key provisions include: (1) amending the existing law to direct unclaimed bottle deposits to the Clean Environment Fund instead of the original "section 323F"; (2) establishing the Clean Environment Fund, where at least 40% of the funds will be used for recycling, composting, and solid waste reduction projects, at least 20% for other recycling and solid waste projects, and no more than 40% for other environmental programs related to the "bottle bill"; and (3) further updating the law to reflect the new "section 323G" for the Clean Environment Fund. The bill is intended to support environmental protection and climate change mitigation efforts through the management of solid waste and recycling programs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3157
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3157.pdf
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