BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6148: Rechargeable batteries

Adopting the Washington small rechargeable battery stewardship act.

Summary

Within 180 days of the effective date, manufacturers that sell easily removable, rechargeable batteries weighing 11 pounds or less, in Washington, must have their own program or participate in a qualified program for collecting, transporting, recycling, and disposing of used rechargeable batteries.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6148), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to adopting the Washington small rechargeable battery stewardship act;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6148 (2025–26) RTA bond issues maximum term · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6148 (2023–24) Quality of care metrics · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6148 (2019–20) Peace officer polygraphs · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6148 (2017–18) Homeless education equity · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6148 (2015–16) Storage/personal property · Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session
SB 6148 (2013–14) Snack bar licenses · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6148 (2009–10) State government admin cost · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6148 (2007–08) Life science centers · Did not pass · died in committee