HB2196Introduced in the House
Relating To The Environment.
Introduced by Jenna Takenouchi, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container program on 6/30/26. Allows redemptions to continue until 6/30/27. Establishes the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund to assist in the gathering and recycling of solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Requires the Department of Health to submit proposed legislation establishing a program to gather and recycle solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Lapses any unencumbered balance remaining in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund when the Deposit Beverage Container program is repealed to the credit of the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund.
Where it stands
Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5
January 30, 2026
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5
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