What's happening
This bill creates a task force to study and report on the feasibility of a cigarette filter recycling program in New York.
Why it matters
Addresses both environmental and public health concerns. by evaluating how recycling cigarette filters could reduce litter and potentially minimize toxic exposure from discarded filters.
Examines economic practicality and program design. , considering whether a recycling initiative should be voluntary or mandatory, and what costs, infrastructure, and incentives might be needed for effectiveness.
Requires broad public and expert input. , ensuring that the task force gathers perspectives from communities, industry stakeholders, and specialists, which could influence the program’s recommendations and public acceptance.
Sets a tight timeline for action and accountability. , mandating a report to state leaders within a year—potentially paving the way for swift legislative or regulatory changes if a program is deemed feasible.
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Study Cigarette Filter Recycling
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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4333
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 4, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT in relation to establishing a task force to study and report on the feasibility of a cigarette filter recycling program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. A three member task force is hereby established to assess the feasibility, economic and public health impacts, and effectiveness of a mandatory and/or voluntary cigarette filter recycling program.
§ 2. The task force shall be comprised of the commissioners of economic development, public health, and environmental conservation, who may designate representatives to act on their behalf.
§ 3. The task force shall meet as frequently as its business may require and members of the task force shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in performance of their duties.
§ 4. (a) The task force shall conduct a public hearing in each region of the state and solicit public commentary on the feasibility, economic and public health impacts, and effectiveness of a mandatory and/or voluntary cigarette filter recycling program. Provision shall be made for the solicitation of interested parties and experts in the fields of environmental conservation and public health.
(b) Notice of such hearings shall, not less than two weeks prior to the scheduled date, be posted conspicuously and printed in a newspaper or newspapers having general circulation within the region in which such hearing shall be held.
§ 5. The task force shall provide a report to the governor and the legislature on or before January 1, 2021. Such report shall include:
(a) the general feasibility of both mandatory and voluntary cigarette filter recycling programs and any other information and concerns gath-
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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ered from the public hearing required pursuant to section four of this act; and
(b) recommendations for both voluntary and mandatory cigarette filter recycling programs.
§ 6. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed on January 1, 2021.
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