Introduced
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To require state registration by recyclers of household waste, and prohibit recycling of televisions and computer monitors that does not meet the standards promulgated by the state of Maine Department of Environmental Protection, subject to a $5,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would impose a new $2,000 tax on recyclers of computers and related equipment.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)
To impose a new $2,000 registration tax on recyclers of computers and related equipment, and impose new recycling regulations, with violations subject to fines of between $1,000 and $2,500, and criminal penaties of up to a $5,000 per day.
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish that a loss of data liability waiver for recyclers only applies if they follow the industry standard data sanitation procedures mandated by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 92 to 13 (details)
To impose a new $2,000 registration tax on recyclers of computers and related equipment, and impose new recycling regulations, with violations subject to fines of between $1,000 and $2,500, and criminal penaties of up to a $5,000 per day.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
