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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing for responsible environmental 2 management of batteries; amending RCW 43.21B.110 and 43.21B.300; 3 adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new chapter to 4 Title 70A RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties. 5
AI Summary
This bill establishes a battery stewardship program in Washington that requires producers of covered batteries and battery-containing products to participate in an approved stewardship plan. The plan must include provisions for the free, continuous, convenient, and accessible collection of all covered batteries, as well as education and outreach to promote proper disposal and recycling. The bill also sets recycling efficiency rate targets, funding requirements, and penalties for noncompliance. The Department of Ecology is tasked with overseeing the program, approving stewardship plans, and establishing administrative fees to cover implementation and enforcement costs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Derek Stanford (D)*,
Annette Cleveland (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Christine Rolfes (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/11/2023)
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