Requires payments by the corporation increase from a $3.00 tipping fee per vehicle to a $6.00 tipping fee per vehicle, unless exempt. This act would also require fees be paid to Johnston on an annual rather than a biannual basis.
Impact
The implications of S1050 on state laws include stricter regulations governing solid waste management and the financial obligations of municipalities. By mandating a higher tipping fee, the bill intends to fund the increased costs associated with the resource recovery operations, thus enhancing the overall efficiency of waste management systems within the state. Additionally, the law aims to ensure that municipalities are not engaging in waste disposal activities that could impair the Corporation's contractual obligations, further centralizing control over waste disposal in the state and potentially minimizing competition from local disposal initiatives.
Summary
S1050 is a legislative act concerning the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, which primarily addresses the regulation of solid waste disposal within the state. The bill notably proposes an increase in the tipping fee charged for solid waste disposal from $3.00 to $6.00 per vehicle. This modification aims to adjust the charges in line with the operational costs of solid waste management and ensure financial sustainability for the corporation. Moreover, it requires that fees collected are paid to the town of Johnston annually instead of biannually, thereby altering the financial structure for transactions related to solid waste disposal.
Contention
Points of contention surrounding S1050 revolve primarily around the increased financial burden placed on municipalities and the potential for reduced local control over waste management decisions. Critics may argue that the increased tipping fee could lead to greater operational costs for local governments, which could in turn affect taxpayers. Additionally, the shift to annual payments for the tipping fee may require municipalities to adjust their budgeting processes, raising concerns about immediate fiscal impacts. As the legislation advances, discussions will likely focus on the balance between effective waste management funding and the local governments' financial capabilities.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to twenty-seven percent (27%) of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to twenty-seven percent (27%) of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Requires that any government owned vehicle that is to be replaced, be replaced with a zero-emission vehicle, defined as a vehicle which produces no emissions from the on-board source of power.
Requires that any government owned vehicle that is to be replaced, be replaced with a zero-emission vehicle, defined as a vehicle which produces no emissions from the on-board source of power.
Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.
Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.
Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person would receive a partial refund of the fee that had been paid.
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.
Requires payments by the corporation increase from a $3.00 tipping fee per vehicle to a $6.00 tipping fee per vehicle, unless exempt. This act would also require fees be paid to Johnston on an annual rather than a biannual basis.