Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
This bill establishes a special commission to study the financial and environmental impacts of how mattresses and bed foundations are disposed of in Massachusetts. The commission will examine current recycling options, compare costs for taxpayers and municipalities, and review successful programs in other states to make recommendations for better policies. The panel includes representatives from the state legislature, the governor's office, environmental agencies, and mattress recycling organizations, and it must submit its findings by November 30, 2023.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jul 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jun 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
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