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MA H219

MA H219
Relative to lottery ticket litter reduction


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to a establish a “second chance” lottery to help address the problem of lottery ticket litter. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 165 of the acts of 2014 by adding a provision that mandates the state treasurer to allocate at least 20 percent of the funds appropriated for a specific item (0640-0010) towards the establishment, execution, and promotion of a "second chance lottery program." The primary goal of this program is to incentivize the recycling of lottery tickets, thereby helping to decrease waste and litter.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4578 (on 08/15/2016)

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