Bill Title: Creates the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Act. Creates the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency in the drafting, amendment, and finalization of the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment. Provides that on or before January 1, 2024, the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency shall appoint members to the Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations to the Agency in the drafting, amendment, and finalization of the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment. Provides that persons with data or information required to complete the statewide needs assessment shall provide the Agency with such data or information in a timely fashion to assist in completing the statewide needs assessment. Provides that the Agency shall issue a competitive solicitation to select a qualified consultant to conduct a statewide needs assessment to assess recycling needs in the State for packaging and paper products, including identifying current conditions and an evaluation of the capacity, costs, gaps, and needs associated with recycling and the diversion of packaging and paper products. Provides that on or before December 1, 2026, the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council shall prepare and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor, which shall include an opportunity for a minority report. Sets forth findings and purpose. Defines terms. Makes a corresponding change in the Environmental Protection Act. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-07-28 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0383
[SB1555 Detail]
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| Chaptered | 2023-07-31 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Enrolled | 2023-05-19 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Engrossed | 2023-05-05 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2023-02-08 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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