New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB159

Introduced
1/20/23  
Refer
1/20/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Engrossed
3/21/23  
Refer
3/21/23  
Report Pass
5/11/23  
Enrolled
6/13/23  
Chaptered
6/21/23  

Caption

Establishing a committee to study unlimited service area permits for landfills and out of state waste coming into New Hampshire.

Impact

The formation of this committee signifies a proactive approach by the New Hampshire legislature in addressing complex issues related to waste management. By studying the topic of unlimited service area permits, the state aims to ensure that regulations align with local and environmental concerns. This initiative may lead to recommendations for new legislation that can provide clearer guidelines on how out-of-state waste is handled, potentially affecting waste disposal practices statewide.

Summary

Senate Bill 159-FN-LOCAL establishes a committee to examine the implications and management of unlimited service area permits for landfills in New Hampshire, particularly focusing on waste coming from out of state. This committee is intended to gather detailed information about the operational parameters and regulatory needs of these permits to aid future legislative or regulatory decisions on waste management strategies within the state.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to have major points of contention at this stage, it has the potential to evoke discussions around environmental protection and community concerns regarding the influx of out-of-state waste. Stakeholders may raise questions about the capacity of local landfills, the environmental implications of increased waste acceptance, and the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks governing landfill operations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB226

Suspending applications for new landfills and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of incinerating solid waste.

NH HB1469

Establishing a committee to study the need for anti-discrimination legislation in the New Hampshire financial services industry.

NH SB411

Establishing a committee to study emergency mental health services for persons 21 years of age and younger in New Hampshire.

NH SB130

Establishing a commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services in the state of New Hampshire.

NH HB1370

Establishing a committee to study childcare options for New Hampshire state legislators.

NH SB573

Establishing a committee to study consent and confidentiality laws applicable to adolescent and young adult health care in New Hampshire.

NH HB599

Establishing a committee to examine weatherization initiatives for homes in New Hampshire.

NH HB1049

Establishing a committee to study landfill siting criteria and methods for reducing pressure on landfill capacity.

NH SB248

Establishing a committee to study palliative and hospice care in New Hampshire.

NH SB419

Establishing a commission to study the delivery of public health services in New Hampshire through regional public health networks.

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