SB 365 (2024): relative to the sale or use of lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, scooters, or personal electric mobility devices.

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SB 365 (2024)

relative to the sale or use of lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, scooters, or personal electric mobility devices.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 18, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 11, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 4, 2024, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 24, 2024, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • September 11, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • January 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 4, 2024: Hearing: 01/04/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:20 am
  • January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 18, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/24/2024 01:45 pm LOB 302-304
  • May 8, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/08/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024: Executive Session: 05/15/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/15/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 23, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/23/2024
  • September 11, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/11/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 17, 2024: Executive Session: 10/17/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)

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