The resolution extends the mandate of a special joint legislative commission originally established to study and provide recommendations on how to protect the environment and natural resources from plastic bottle waste. The commission, created by resolution No. 443 and approved on June 14, 2023, is now authorized to continue its work and is required to report its findings to the General Assembly by April 30, 2025. The commission's expiration date is set for May 5, 2025.
Additionally, the resolution amends the commission's purpose to include the study of glass and aluminum waste, expanding the scope of materials the commission will consider in its efforts to improve the state's recycling capabilities. The previous reporting deadline established by resolution No. 443 is rescinded, allowing for this new timeline and expanded focus.