HB 1708

RELATING TO SPECIAL WASTES RECYCLING

By Representative(s) SCHATZ; Saiki

Companion Bill: SB 1593

Keywords: CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, HEALTH, MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY AND TRADE

Report Title: Lead Acid Batteries

Description: Proposes a deposit charge of $…~~ on the sale of all motor vehicle batteries and other lead acid batteries, which is to be refunded when purchasers return the batteries for exchange. Establishes the motor vehicle battery and other lead acid battery recycling special fund. Appropriates funds.

 1-28-99        H Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 2- 1-99        H Referred to the committees on 1. EEP 2. FIN ,
                  referral sheet 7
 2-12-99        H Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Monday,
                  02-15-99 at 9:00 A.M. in House conference room 312.
 2-15-99        H The committee on EEP recommends that the measure be         
                  HELD.
 2-15-99        H The votes in EEP were as follows:7 Ayes: Rep.(s)
                  Morita, Garcia, Cachola, Schatz, Takumi, Meyer,
                  Thielen; Ayes with reservations: Rep.(s) ; none
                  Noes: Rep.(s) ; and 1 Excused: Rep.(s) Kanoho