MA H2140

Bill

To reduce plastic packaging waste

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce plastic packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce plastic packaging waste by requiring all retail food establishments to use food service ware that is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on their premises, starting on January 1, 2019. The bill defines key terms like "biodegradable," "compostable," "disposable food service ware," and "reusable products," and grants the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to promulgate regulations for the enforcement of this chapter.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Mike Connolly (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H412 (on 03/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2140

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2140
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2140.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1538	Relative to a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1577	Relative to reducing the income tax to 5%	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H3234	To study the use of harm reduction	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H412	To reduce packaging waste	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1215	To reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1666	Relative to reducing the tax burden on seniors	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To

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