Bill > H3511

This bill establishes a Lithium-Ion Car Vehicle Battery Advisory Group within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to review and advise the legislature on policies related to the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries in Massachusetts. The advisory group will be composed of various stakeholders, including the secretary of energy and environmental affairs (who will serve as chair), the commissioner of environmental protection, a member of the toxics use reduction institute, three members appointed by the governor, one member from each legislative chamber appointed by the senate president and speaker, and one member from each legislative chamber appointed by the respective minority leaders. The group is tasked with consulting local universities, research institutions, electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers, and recycling industry experts to develop insights and recommendations. The advisory group is required to submit a comprehensive final report with its findings and recommendations to several state entities, including the executive office, department of environmental protection, joint committee on environment, and legislative clerks within one year of the bill's passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3511