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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to landfills and Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the establishment of any new landfills, monofills (landfills that accept only one type of waste), or ash landfills (landfills that accept only ash waste) in or adjacent to areas designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). Additionally, the bill prohibits the expansion of any existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to ACECs, whether through an increase in footprint, vertical height, or disposal capacity.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H2945 (on 03/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S440 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S440.pdf |
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