S630
An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the amount of single-use plastics entering the environment in Massachusetts. It seeks to accomplish this by encouraging the reduction and reuse of plastic items, potentially through various measures not explicitly detailed in the available metadata. The bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee and subsequently accompanied a new draft, S2541. It is similar to previous legislation addressing plastic reduction in the state.
Key provisions
- Encourage the reduction and reuse of single-use plastics.
- Potentially restricts the use of certain single-use plastic items.
- May involve promoting sustainable alternatives to plastic.
- Accompanied by a new draft, S2541
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Businesses that use single-use plastics
- The environment in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Similar to previous bills addressing plastic reduction.
- Accompanied by a new draft (S2541).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Jason M. Lewis
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.630 194th (Current)
An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.630
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2541 |
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