Bill > HB1282

This bill establishes the Organic and Food Waste Diversion Commission within the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to provide guidance on developing and implementing a comprehensive food waste management program. The commission will consist of 15 members representing various stakeholders, including legislators, state agencies, environmental organizations, industry associations, and experts in environmental science and public health. The commission's responsibilities will include assisting the department in planning an effective food waste diversion program, reviewing potential legislation and policy changes, creating implementation timelines, identifying businesses subject to regulations, supporting the business community, identifying food waste reduction methods, recommending technical assistance and educational outreach strategies, and overseeing potential grant opportunities for food waste producers and transfer stations. The commission will hold its first organizational meeting by November 1, 2026, and will submit initial and yearly reports starting November 1, 2027, to key state officials and organizations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a structured approach to addressing food waste management in New Hampshire.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2072&inflect=2