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Senate committee OKs producer‑responsibility bill for EV batteries after mixed testimony
Summary
SB 615 would require producers, recyclers and other handlers to track and responsibly manage end‑of‑life EV batteries; automakers and environmental groups supported the concept while some manufacturers and industry groups urged amendments on safety and cost.
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced SB 615, which would create a producer‑responsibility framework for end‑of‑life lithium‑ion EV batteries, require certified recycling facilities and mandate tracking and reporting to a state system.
Sen. Allen, the bill's author, said the measure seeks to avoid hazardous‑waste outcomes, recover valuable minerals and encourage reuse and repurposing where feasible. The bill would make battery suppliers responsible for collection costs and require facilities that handle…
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