Bill
HJ 54
Overview: HJ 54 - Interim study on waste-to-energyStatus: (H) Died in ProcessIntroduced: February 06, 2025Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution would have directed the Legislat
Overview: HJ 54 - Interim study on waste-to-energy
Status: (H) Died in Process
Introduced: February 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution would have directed the Legislative Council to conduct an interim study on the feasibility and potential benefits of waste-to-energy technology in the state. The study was intended to examine the environmental, economic, and technological aspects of converting municipal solid waste into energy.
Key Provisions:
- Require the Legislative Council to convene a study committee to investigate waste-to-energy options
- Direct the committee to evaluate the costs, environmental impacts, and energy generation potential of waste-to-energy systems
- Mandate the committee to consider regulatory and policy changes that could support the development of waste-to-energy infrastructure
- Require the committee to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State and local governments responsible for waste management
- Waste management and energy industries
- Residents and communities that could be impacted by waste-to-energy facilities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The joint resolution was introduced in the House but died in the legislative process without being enacted.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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