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Senate committees pass HB 242 with amendments to study electric vehicle battery handling
Summary
Senators passed House Bill 242, HD1, advancing requirements for a working group and a reporting deadline after adopting Department of Health and industry-suggested amendments.
House Bill 242, HD1, relating to electric vehicle batteries passed both committees on Tuesday after the chairs moved to adopt amendments suggested by the Department of Health and industry commenters.
The bill requires formation of a working group and sets reporting timelines for recommendations on handling lithium-ion batteries associated with electric vehicles. The Department of Health testified in support;…
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