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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1364

HB 1364: Small rechargeable batteries

Adopting the Washington small rechargeable battery stewardship act. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning small rechargeable battery stewardship. )

Summary

  • Requires manufacturers or marketers of small rechargeable batteries and portable rechargeable products to participate in a battery recycling program that meets certain operational criteria, beginning January 1, 2014.
  • Allows operators of battery recycling programs to bring civil actions to recover costs, damages, and attorneys' fees against manufacturers or marketers who sell rechargeable batteries or products in Washington, but who do not operate or participate in a battery recycling program.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1364), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2013
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Tharinger (D-24)
Introduced
January 24, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5457
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1364, ESHB 1364

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D-24)

11 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Hans Zeiger R-25Luis Moscoso D-1Larry Crouse R-4Marko Liias D-21John McCoy D-38Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Dave Upthegrove D-33Marcie Maxwell D-41Dawn Morrell D-25Gerry Pollet D-46Jake Fey D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1364
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican24001
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1364)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1364)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1364)
  4. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1364)
  5. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications. (ESHB 1364)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1364)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1364)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1364)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1364)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1364)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1364)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1364)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1364)
  17. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment. (ESHB 1364)
  18. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. (ESHB 1364)
  22. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.
  23. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1364)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1364)
  25. Minority; do not pass.
  26. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. First reading, referred to Environment.

HB 1364 in other sessions

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