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Committee clears cleanup bill on secondary metal recyclers, cash payments and catalytic-converter rules
Summary
Senate Bill 40, a cleanup measure addressing definitions and payment rules for secondary metal recyclers and a sheriff-run registry fee, passed the committee by voice vote after brief discussion.
A committee advanced Senate Bill 40, described by the sponsor as a cleanup bill following prior anti-metal-theft legislation, after brief discussion and a voice vote.
The sponsor said the bill moves a definition for "used attached catalytic converter" to a different section, clarifies what secondary metal recyclers may pay in cash (limited to $100 per transaction up to two times per day), and restricts purchases of items such as copper wire, utility cable and batteries. It also codifies a $200 registration fee for secondary metal recyclers with $100 retained by the county sheriff's office and $100 forwarded to a state registry fund.
Committee members asked technical clarifying questions about the fee distribution and a change to felony-related permitting language. One member asked whether the change broadened a disqualification from theft felonies to any felony; the sponsor confirmed the change applied to felonies generally within a five-year look-back. The sponsor said the bill is intended as a narrow cleanup to correct drafting issues and to restore provisions that were removed in prior floor action for procedural reasons.
Outcome: A member moved the bill and a second was recorded; the committee approved the bill by voice vote, with the chair saying "Ayes have it." The sponsor said House Leader McDonald would carry the bill in the House.
Ending: The committee moved quickly through the item and encouraged the sponsor as he proceeded to other meetings.
