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H7622Introduced in the House

Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.

IntroducedHouse Environment and Natural Resources

Introduced by Terri-Denise Cortvriend, District 72

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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL - Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

February 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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