H 3919 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to boat wrap recycling

This bill establishes a statewide recycling program for plastic shrink-wrap used to protect boats during winter storage, directly affecting marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs, and municipal recycling centers. To fund this initiative, the legislation creates a dedicated Boat Shrink-Wrap Recycling Fund by adding a 10 percent surcharge to boat registration, title, and permit fees. The collected money will be used to support collection sites and provide financial assistance to marine businesses and recycling centers, while the Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with developing the necessary rules and regulations to implement the program.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Jun 15, 2023 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 20, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jenny Armini
DDemocratic
MA
8th Essex