MA H2920

Bill

MA H2920

To amend Section 22, Section 10 (c) of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008 relative to Green Communities

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 require municipalities to institute a municipal zero waste trash and expanded recycling program to qualify as a green community, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 22, Section 10 (c) of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008, which relates to "Green Communities." The key provision is the addition of a new requirement: municipalities must institute a "municipal zero waste trash and expanded recycling program" to qualify as a Green Community. This program aims to reduce the amount of refuse material sent to landfills. This change is being inserted after an existing requirement that mandates new residential construction over 3,000 square feet and all new commercial and industrial construction to minimize life-cycle costs through energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy technologies.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Chris Walsh (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4177 (on 04/07/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2920

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2920
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2920
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2920.pdf

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