Revision: June 3, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
June 3, 2024
2024-2212-CofC
02/05
Committee of Conference Report on HB 1386-FN, relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators.
Recommendation:
That the House recede from its position of nonconcurrence with the Senate amendment, and concur with the Senate amendment, and
That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the Senate, and pass the bill as so amended:
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 3 with the following:
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 RSA 149-M:4, IV-b is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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.
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.
6 Repeal. RSA 140-M:27, IV, relative to prohibited disposal, is repealed.
7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on HB 1386-FN, relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators.
Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House
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Sen. Avard, Dist. 12 Rep. Aron, Sull. 4
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Sen. Pearl, Dist. 17 Rep. Ebel, Merr. 7
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Sen. Watters, Dist. 4 Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13
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Rep. Creighton, Hills. 30
2024-2212-CofC
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.