A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(See SF 545, SF 2477.)
Impact
The bill outlines that producers or retailers will be prohibited from selling certain batteries unless they operate under an approved stewardship plan. This plan must ensure adequate collection and recycling of batteries, aiming to cover all regions of the state with accessible collection sites. The requirement for compliance aims to streamline battery disposal processes and encourage producers to take responsibility for the lifecycle of the batteries they sell.
Summary
Senate Study Bill 1196, aimed at establishing a formal battery stewardship program in the state of Iowa, mandates that, beginning January 1, 2028, individuals may only dispose of designated batteries through specified collection sites or events. This legislation is intended to enhance recycling efforts and minimize the environmental impact of battery waste, which can be harmful if improperly disposed of in landfills or incinerated.
Contention
Notably, there exists a contention regarding the implementation and effectiveness of such stewardship plans. Critics argue that the economic burden on producers and the cost management of these programs could lead to challenges in adherence, particularly for smaller manufacturers. Moreover, the bill contains penalties for non-compliance, including significant fines and loss of selling privileges, which has raised concerns among stakeholders about the viability of enforcement and the responsibilities placed on producers.
Replaced by
A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1196; See SF 2477.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly SF 545, SSB 1196.)
A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1196; See SF 2477.)
A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly SF 545, SSB 1196.)
Providing for portable battery stewardship and establishing requirements for Battery Stewardship Plans; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.
Enacting the safe battery collection and recycling stewardship act and prohibiting the sale of covered batteries or battery-containing products unless the producer is part of a battery stewardship organization with an approved plan.
A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See SF 522, SF 632.)
A bill for an act providing for a commercial fertilizer study conducted by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and providing for conditional implementation.(See HF 942.)