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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund, which would be funded by 40% of the monies collected from deposits on abandoned beverage containers. The fund would be used for various state and municipal programs focused on solid waste reduction, recycling, littering, and composting, as well as improvements to state parks, forests, and reservations that meet or exceed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building standards. The bill also requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to promote recycling and reduce littering at all state parks, forests, and reservations under its control.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S417 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S417.pdf |
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