HB1282 Establishing a commission to advise the department of environmental services on food waste diversion.
Establishing a commission to advise the department of environmental services on food waste diversion.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Food waste diversion can reduce landfill tipping fees and create economic value from composting.
Your Community
Reducing food waste benefits the environment, reduces landfill burden, and can feed food-insecure communities.
Your Freedom
An advisory commission would not impose new mandates.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 18
Sponsor
Lucius Parshall (D)
The Short Version
Would have created an advisory commission on food waste diversion, addressing the environmental and economic waste of sending food to landfills. Killed via ITL.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Environmental advocates
- ▲ Composting businesses
- ▲ Food banks
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal; commission is advisory only
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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