MA S416

Bill

Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/19/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs and municipal waste management in Massachusetts. The study will examine the fiscal impact, legal and regulatory barriers, existing laws and regulations, grant programs, new technologies, and infrastructure needs. It will also explore the feasibility of expanding public space and urban center recycling, curbside and multi-unit dwelling recycling, composting initiatives, and a statewide single-stream recycling pilot program. Additionally, the study will examine the feasibility of implementing a data-based sunset provision to the Massachusetts bottle deposit law, which would repeal the deposit program if the recycling rates of covered and non-covered materials become equal. The secretary will report the findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by December 31, 2018.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Eileen Donoghue (D), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S416

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S416
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S416.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1903	To improve recycling along our state highways	No further action taken	Similar To
H2727	Relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4537	Similar To
H3394	To increase recycling in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H3898	Establishing a solid waste and recycling capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 302 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1128	Increasing recycling by landlords and tenants	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1129	Encouraging municipal recycling and composting	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1865	Improving recycling in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2498	Similar To
S319	Relative to enhancing special education services delivery	Accompanied a study order, see S2348	Similar To
S421	Requiring producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S436	Relative to public space recycling	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S475	Relative to recycling	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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