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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public lands law, in relation to recycling on all state-owned and state-leased real property
Purpose
To implement a recycling program for all state owned and state leased properties.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the public lands law by adding a new section 3-a. The first paragraph of which authorizes the commissioner of General Services to direct and coordinate a recycling management program consistent with the recommendations provided by the waste reduction and recycling program that would be implemented six months after this bill is passed. The second paragraph states that all other departments and agencies of the state shall receive assistance from the commissioner of the respective agency in allowing the office to carry out the provisions set forth in the first section of the bill. The third paragraph states that the commissioner of each state agency shall develop incentive policies to encourage offices within each agency to adhere to the program established in section one of the bill. Paragraph four requires that all new and renewed lease hold agreements established after the effective date of this bill must include the provisions stated in this bill in contracts the state agency signs on to. Paragraph five states that on or before January first 2010, and on an annual basis after that that the commissioner of each affected state agency must report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the program. The commissioner also may make recommendations to the said bodies on how to increase efficiency and improve the implementation of and incentives for the program. Section two states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Each day tons of garbage enters the waste stream, placing a burden on landfills found throughout the state. The state can play a role in fostering greater efforts at recycling by both setting an example at state-owned facilities as well using its "power-of-the purse" to spend state dollars at facilities that have recycling programs. It is important that the state lead the way in recycling efforts in order to spur private interest in such programs and to use its power the best way possible to help preserve this planet's resources for future generations.
Legislative history
2008: S.7843
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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