North Carolina HB 69: House Joint Resolution

Bill Text

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 69*

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Sponsors: Representatives R. Thompson, Barnhill, Bowen, DeVane, Hightower;
Bowman, Gottovi, Hackney, H. Hunter, Luebke, and Stamey.

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Referred to: Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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February 8, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH 1
COMMISSION TO CONTINUE TO STUDY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 2
IN NORTH CAROLINA. 3
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission was authorized to study solid 4
waste management in 1987; and 5
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission was authorized to study the 6
development of a State strategy for the management of solid waste and infectious 7
wastes in 1989; and 8
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission was authorized to study solid 9
waste control and disposal issues in 1991; and 10
Whereas, since 1987 the committee appointed to study solid waste 11
management has made many recommendations to the General Assembly in an attempt 12
to avoid a crisis in solid waste management in this State; and 13
Whereas, the committee appointed to study solid waste has proved to be an 14
excellent forum for county officials, local solid waste operators, State regulators, 15
business, industry, and environmental groups to present their respective opinions for 16
needed changes and improvements in legislation; 17
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: 18
Section 1. The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to continue 19
the study of solid waste management in North Carolina. The Commission may address 20
all issues that bear on solid waste management, specifically including the need to ban 21
excessive packaging, the need to limit the amount of toxicants in packaging, and the 22

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advisability of authorizing vehicles collecting solid waste to stop or stand on public 1
roads. 2
Sec. 2. The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the 3
1995 General Assembly and may make an interim report to the 1994 Session of the 4
1993 General Assembly. 5
Sec. 3. This resolution is effective upon ratification. 6