Relating to batteries.

This Act says that makers of batteries must carry out a plan to collect and recycle batteries. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Requires producers of batteries or battery-containing products to join a battery producer responsibility organization and implement a battery producer responsibility program for the collection and recycling of batteries. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to administer and enforce requirements of the Act. Establishes the Battery Producer Responsibility Fund. Imposes civil penalties for violations of the Act.

Passed on 4/7/26

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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8 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 5

8:00 AM

House Climate, Energy, and Environment Public Hearing

Feb 10

8:00 AM

House Climate, Energy, and Environment Work Session

Feb 12

8:00 AM

House Climate, Energy, and Environment Work Session

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee On Natural Resources Work Session

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Joint Ways and Means Work Session