S.2438

Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.

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Rhode Island S2438 amends school waste recycling and refuse disposal laws, requiring waste audits and reports, and promoting food donations and.

Rhode Island S2438 amends provisions related to school waste recycling and refuse disposal. It mandates that educational entities recycle organic waste materials at authorized facilities if they generate a certain amount of waste annually. The bill also requires educational entities to conduct waste audits every three years and report the results to the Rhode Island Department of Education. Additionally, it encourages the use of vendors who recycle organic waste and mandates that food service companies donate unserved food to local food banks.

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Roll Call Votes

62 Yea

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8 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Consideration

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence