Bill > SB391

This bill establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group within the Hawaii state energy office to comprehensively examine and develop strategies for managing lithium-ion batteries at the end of their useful life. The working group will be composed of state officials, including representatives from the energy office, natural energy institute, department of health, and county waste management and fire departments, as well as invited members from various industries such as electronic waste recycling, battery manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, waste shipping, insurance, and retail. The group's primary focus will be to explore best practices for lithium-ion battery management, compare the cost, safety, and environmental impacts of recycling options both in-state and out-of-state, assess the feasibility of international recycling, analyze the potential costs and infrastructure requirements for establishing a state recycling program, and evaluate the environmental implications of different management approaches. By January 2026, the working group is required to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations, including potential legislative proposals, to the Hawaii Legislature, after which the group will be dissolved on June 30, 2026.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2025