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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
Relative to abandoned beverage container recycling grants for municipalities and state parks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require that 40% of the revenue collected from deposits on abandoned beverage containers be deposited into a new Municipal Recycling Grant Fund. The fund will be administered by the Secretary of Energy and the Environment and used to provide grants to municipalities for solid waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs and initiatives, as well as for recycling and litter reduction measures at state parks and other state recreation areas. The remaining funds will be used for improvements to state parks and recreation areas that meet or exceed current LEED building standards.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1756 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1756.pdf |
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