Support and Opposition Aired On Landfill Bill Before Senate Committee

State Rep. Edith Tucker (D-Randolph) is seen testifying Tuesday on HB 1454 before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

By THOMAS P. CALDWELL, InDepthNH.org

CONCORD — Supporters of House Bill 1454 argued before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday that the legislation is sensible and necessary, while opponents argued that it is unnecessary because the state Department of Environmental Services already protects Granite State waterways from landfill pollution.

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