HB1386 (2024) Detail

Relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators.


CHAPTER 369

HB 1386-FN - FINAL VERSION

 

7Mar2024... 0497h

05/02/2024   1619s

13Jun2024... 2212CofC

13Jun2024... 2369EBA

2024 SESSION

24-2494

12/08

 

HOUSE BILL 1386-FN

 

AN ACT relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators.  

 

SPONSORS: Rep. Ebel, Merr. 7; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. M. Murray, Hills. 37; Rep. Leishman, Hills. 33; Rep. Rochefort, Graf. 1; Rep. Wolf, Merr. 7; Rep. Rung, Hills. 12; Rep. Germana, Ches. 1; Rep. Aron, Sull. 4; Rep. Grote, Rock. 24; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Ricciardi, Dist 9; Sen. Avard, Dist 12

 

COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture

 

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill prohibits the disposal of wet-cell and lithium-ion batteries and electronic devices in any solid waste landfill facility or incinerator in New Hampshire.  The amendment also requires towns, solid waste districts and owners/operators of landfills and incinerators to make educational materials available on the prohibition.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

7Mar2024... 0497h

05/02/2024   1619s

13Jun2024... 2212CofC

13Jun2024... 2369EBA 24-2494

12/08

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four

 

AN ACT relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators.  

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

369:1  Refuse Reduction; Wet-Cell and Lithium-Ion Batteries.  Amend RSA 149-M:27, II to read as follows:  

II.  [No wet-cell batteries shall be disposed of in a solid waste landfill facility or composting facility or incinerator, whether in a waste-to-energy facility or otherwise.](a)  No person shall dispose of any wet-cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or electronic devices in any solid waste landfill facility or incinerator in New Hampshire.

(b)  Owners or operators of such facilities shall not be found to have knowingly disposed of wet-cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or electronic devices, if the facility has implemented mechanisms to avoid such disposal.  These mechanisms shall include, at a minimum:

(1)  Posting informational signs at the facility giving notice of the disposal prohibition; or

(2)  Providing written notification to, or entering into agreements with, the facility's customers regarding the disposal prohibition.

(c)  Municipalities, solid waste districts, and owners or operators of solid waste landfill facilities and incinerators shall make available educational materials on safe handling and recycling of wet-cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and electronic devices.  Such entities should provide recycling opportunities for such batteries and devices, as possible.

369:2  Electronic Device; Definition.  RSA 149-M:4, VIII-a is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

VIII-a.(a)  "Electronic device" means computer, computer monitor, computer peripheral, printer, device containing a cathode ray tube, television, wireless telephones, copiers, fax machines, and video display device, video display media recorder/player, or any other electronic device specified by rule promulgated by the department.

(b)  “Electronic device” does not include the following, unless removed from a larger piece of equipment or appliance of which it is a part for recycling:

(1)  Any motor vehicle or any component part of a motor vehicle, including replacement parts thereof.

(2)  A device, including a touch screen display, that is functionally or physically part of a larger piece of equipment designed and intended for use in:

(A)  Industrial, governmental, commercial or research and development settings;

(B)   Security, sensing, border control or counterterrorism equipment;

(C)  Monitoring, diagnostic or control equipment; or

(D)  Commercial medical equipment that contains a video display device that is not separate from the larger piece of equipment.

(3)  A device that is contained within a:

(A)  Clothes washer or dryer;

(B)  Refrigerator, freezer or refrigerator and freezer;

(C)  Microwave oven or conventional oven or range;

(D)  Dishwasher;

(E)  Room air conditioner, dehumidifier, or air purifier; or

(F)  Exercise equipment.

369:3  Responsibilities and Authority of the Department.  Amend RSA 149-M:6, VII-a to read as follows:

VII-a.  Collect and prepare information regarding opportunities for citizens and businesses to recycle materials, including electronic devices [waste], and develop an outreach campaign to disseminate that information including, as appropriate, information on the department's website, brochures, posters, mailings and e-mailings, press releases, and other appropriate means of communication.

369:4  Definitions; Computer.  RSA 149-M:4, IV-b is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

IV-b.  “Computer“ means a laptop computer, desktop computer, tablet computer, or central processing unit of a computer that conveys electronic, magnetic, optical or electrochemical data, or other high-speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions.  “Computer” does not include an automated typewriter, typesetter, or other similar device.  

369:5  New Paragraphs; Computers; Definitions.  Amend RSA 149-M:4 by inserting after paragraph IV-b the following new paragraphs:

IV-c.  “Computer monitor” means a display device without a tuner that can display pictures and sound and is used with a computer.

IV-d.  “Computer peripheral” means a keyboard, mouse or any other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that produces input or output into or from a computer.

369:6  Repeal.  RSA 149-M:27, IV, relative to prohibited disposal, is repealed.

369:7  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.

 

Approved: August 23, 2024

Effective Date: July 01, 2025

 

 

Amendments

Date Amendment
Feb. 26, 2024 2024-0497h
April 23, 2024 2024-1619s
June 3, 2024 2024-2212CofC
July 18, 2024 2024-2369EBA

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Date Body Type
Feb. 6, 2024 House Hearing
Feb. 20, 2024 House Exec Session
Feb. 20, 2024 House Floor Vote
April 2, 2024 Senate Hearing
May 2, 2024 Senate Floor Vote
June 13, 2024 Senate Floor Vote
June 13, 2024 Senate Floor Vote
June 13, 2024 House Floor Vote

Bill Text Revisions

HB1386 Revision: 45811 Date: Aug. 27, 2024, 7:25 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 42638 Date: July 18, 2024, 3:58 p.m.
HB1386 Revision: 45599 Date: July 18, 2024, 11:49 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 45634 Date: June 3, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
HB1386 Revision: 41773 Date: May 6, 2024, 10:11 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 41705 Date: April 23, 2024, 3:54 p.m.
HB1386 Revision: 41104 Date: April 15, 2024, 12:39 p.m.
HB1386 Revision: 41035 Date: Feb. 26, 2024, 10:16 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 39921 Date: Jan. 8, 2024, 10:42 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 44562 Date: Dec. 4, 2023, 9:05 a.m.
HB1386 Revision: 44563 Date: Oct. 13, 2023, 1:27 p.m.

Docket


Aug. 27, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/23/2024; Chapter 369; Eff: 07/01/2025 HJ 16


July 29, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16


July 29, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16


July 29, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18


July 23, 2024: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2369e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16


July 18, 2024: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2024-2369e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/13/2024); SJ 18


June 13, 2024: Conference Committee Report 2024-2212c: Adopted, DV 238-118 06/13/2024 HJ 16


June 12, 2024: Conference Committee Report # 2024-2212c, Adopted, VV; 06/13/2024; SJ 17


June 4, 2024: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2024-2212c; 06/13/2024


June 3, 2024: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/03/2024 09:30 am LOB 203


May 30, 2024: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; 05/30/2024; SJ 16


May 30, 2024: Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16


May 24, 2024: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1619s and Requests CofC (Reps. Aron, Ebel, Bixby, Creighton): MA VV 05/24/2024 HJ 14


May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1619s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024; SJ 11


May 2, 2024: Committee Amendment # 2024-1619s, AA, VV; 05/02/2024; SJ 11


April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1619s, 05/02/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 17


March 27, 2024: Hearing: 04/02/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 13


March 13, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7


March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0497h: MA VV 03/07/2024 HJ 7 P. 10


March 7, 2024: Amendment # 2024-0497h: AA VV 03/07/2024 HJ 7 P. 10


Feb. 27, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0497h 02/20/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 7


Feb. 14, 2024: Executive Session: 02/20/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303


Feb. 6, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 02/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211


Jan. 30, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/06/2024 01:10 pm LOB 301-303


Dec. 6, 2023: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 18