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SOLID WASTE-SCHOOL RECYCLING Amends the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. Provides that school districts in the State shall periodically review their procurement procedures and specifications related to the purchase of products or supplies with the objectives of (1) seeking out products and supplies that contain recycled materials and (2) ensuring that purchased products or supplies are reusable, durable, or made from recycled materials if economically and practically feasible. Provides that public schools shall give preference to products and supplies containing the highest amount of recycled material. Sets forth benchmarks for the public school recycling program through the year 2020. Sets forth recovered material content guidelines for recycled paper. Requires each school board in the State to develop a comprehensive waste reduction plan by July 1, 2010 covering a period of 15 years that addresses the management of solid waste generated by academic, administrative, and [...]

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  • 07/18/2008 - Effective Date July 18, 2008
  • 07/18/2008 - Governor Approved
  • 07/18/2008 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0741
  • 06/18/2008 - Sent to the Governor
  • 05/20/2008 - Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB4159 Bill Text Engrossed PDF03/14/2008
HB4159 Bill Text House Amendment 002 PDF02/22/2008
HB4159 Bill Text House Amendment 001 PDF02/14/2008
HB4159 Bill Text Introduced PDF11/21/2007