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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/29/2018
01/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 8H of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws to make it mandatory for municipalities to establish recycling and composting programs. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for local legislative body approval to establish these programs, and changes language from "may" to "shall" to require municipalities to implement recycling and composting initiatives. The goal of this legislation is to encourage and mandate municipal recycling and composting efforts across the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 01/29/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1129 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1129.pdf |
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