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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to reducing packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce packaging waste in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It would establish a "Packaging Reduction and Recovery Fee" on packaged products sold in the state, with the fee amount based on factors such as the end-of-life management cost, environmental impact, and recovery rate of the packaging material. The revenue from the fee would be deposited into a Sustainable Packaging Trust, which would fund programs like recycling collection, public education, and equipment upgrades for recyclers. The bill also creates a Sustainable Packaging Advisory Board to assist the Department of Environmental Protection in implementing and overseeing the fee and trust.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H447 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H447.pdf |
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