SB-235 (McNerney): Recycling: precious metals and critical minerals: report
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Recycling: precious metals and critical minerals: report
Bill Number: SB-235
Bill Author(s): Senator Jerry McNerney
Legislative Session / Year: 2025
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to prepare a report focusing on the in-state collection, recycling, reuse, and stockpiling of precious metals and critical minerals found in various products. The report aims to assess how these materials can be effectively recycled to meet California's demand and reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly for materials critical to green technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB235
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2028
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Held in Suspense file in Senate Appropriations Committee
Held in Suspense file in Senate Appropriations Committee
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Referred to Senate Policy Committee(s)
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05/23/25: May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
05/16/2025: Set FOR Hearing ON 23-MAY-25 Upon adjournment of Session
04/07/25: April 7 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
03/27/25: Set FOR Hearing ON 07-APR-25 10 a.m.
03/19/25: From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 19).
03/07/25: Set for hearing March 19.
02/05/25: Referred to Com. on E.Q.
01/30/25: From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 1.
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