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IN SR0052
Resolution
Status
4/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Brown
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AI Summary
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Urges the legislative council to assign an appropriate committee to examine whether continued state funding for Indiana's solid waste management districts is necessary.
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Solid waste management districts were established in Indiana in 1990, with their powers, duties, and functions evolving over time to address changing citizen needs.
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Committee study should examine state funding needs for electronic waste recycling and disposal programs, waste tire management programs, and recycling education and yard waste management programs.
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Committee should evaluate the feasibility, benefits, and costs of providing state funding only to districts that do not impose a property tax levy.
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Senate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure recommended passage with a vote of 10-0 on April 18, 2017.
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate committee the topic of an examination of the need, if any, to provide continued state funding to solid waste management districts.
Last Action
Second reading: adopted voice vote
4/20/2017