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House approves lead‑acid battery disposal law after debate over enforcement and penalties
Summary
House passed HB 146 to require retailers and wholesalers to accept and manage lead‑acid battery recycling, create disposal guidelines and authorize inspections; supporters cited public‑health risks and industry cooperation; the House amended the bill and set an effective date of 01/01/1992. Vote: 53–11.
Representative Proxman introduced HB 146, a bill to regulate disposal and recycling of lead‑acid batteries and to require participating retailers and wholesalers to accept used batteries as part of a consumer exchange program.
Sponsor: “This bill outlines proper disposal of lead acid batteries from end users, and it prohibits disposal in any solid waste treatment or disposal facility,” the sponsor said, describing retailer/wholesaler responsibilities, informational signs for the public, and inspection authority. The sponsor told the…
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