This Iowa bill establishes a formal program for managing and recycling specific types of batteries, such as portable and medium-sized ones, while excluding items like car batteries and small electronics. It requires manufacturers and retailers to join an approved stewardship plan by 2028 to continue selling covered batteries, ensuring these products are marked with producer identification. The legislation also creates a system of designated collection sites for the public to drop off batteries and sets up rules to calculate how effectively these programs collect and recycle materials.
This bill changes Iowa's definition of "beverage" for container deposit purposes. It adds nonalcoholic drinks like noncarbonated water and all nonalcoholic carbonated or noncarbonated beverages (excluding unflavored rice milk, soy milk, milk, and dairy products) to the list covered by deposit laws. The new definition applies to beverage containers starting July 1, 2027. This affects which drinks require a deposit when purchased in containers.
This bill requires recyclers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to complete a DOT-approved safety training program on handling high-voltage batteries by January 1, 2027. It directly affects authorized vehicle recyclers who dismantle or process these specific vehicle types, mandating they display a program completion certificate alongside their license. The key provision creates a new education requirement for safe battery handling, with the DOT responsible for approving training programs and issuing certificates. Violating this rule is punishable as a serious misdemeanor, with fines up to $2,560 and up to one year in jail. The law applies only to recyclers, not vehicle owners or manufacturers.
SF 545 requires battery producers (like manufacturers and brand owners) to implement approved recycling programs by 2028, targeting portable and medium-format batteries used in consumer products (excluding medical devices, car batteries, and certain electronics). It mandates that batteries sold in Iowa be labeled with the producer’s name and prohibits sales of covered batteries without an approved plan. The bill establishes collection sites for public drop-off, sets recycling efficiency targets, and defines key terms like "covered battery" (e.g., excluding lead-acid car batteries and medical devices). This law directly affects battery producers, retailers, and recycling organizations operating in Iowa, with full compliance required by 2029 for labeling.
SSB 1196 requires battery producers in Iowa to implement approved stewardship plans by January 1, 2028, to manage the collection and recycling of covered batteries. It prohibits selling covered batteries (excluding medical devices, vehicle batteries, and very small batteries) without a plan or proper producer labeling. Producers must meet annual collection and recycling targets based on weight, measured by the "collection rate" and "recycling efficiency rate." This law directly affects companies selling portable or medium-sized batteries for consumer products like electronics, tools, and small appliances in Iowa.
HF 548 requires businesses recycling battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Iowa to complete a DOT-approved safety training program for handling high-voltage batteries, starting January 1, 2027. This applies to all authorized vehicle recyclers who dismantle or process these vehicles, mandating they display a program completion certificate alongside their license. The law establishes penalties for non-compliance, treating violations as a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and fines up to $2,560. The bill focuses on safety standards for handling electric vehicle batteries during recycling, without altering existing licensing requirements for general vehicle recycling.
This bill, known as the "Community Anaerobic Digester System Act," establishes a framework for processing organic materials, such as agricultural manure, into renewable fuel and digestate. It defines various components and types of anaerobic digester systems, differentiating between general systems and "community" systems not tied to specific animal feeding operations. These systems are designed to break down organic matter to produce biogas and a nutrient-rich byproduct. The act also includes provisions for associated fees and penalties.
This bill allows Iowa counties and cities to impose fees on single-use plastic bags provided by retailers at checkout. It redefines "single-use plastic bag" to exclude pharmacy bags for prescriptions, protective bags for items, and food bags, while clarifying these bags are no longer considered "containers" under state law. By removing this exemption, the bill explicitly permits local governments to adopt fees for these bags without conflicting with existing state regulations. Retailers would be required to charge the fee when providing qualifying plastic bags to customers.
HF 726 requires battery producers and retailers in Iowa to implement approved recycling programs for most consumer batteries by 2028. It defines "covered batteries" (excluding medical devices, car batteries, and certain large batteries) and sets collection and recycling targets. Producers must mark batteries with their identity, and retailers cannot sell covered batteries without verifying the producer's plan is approved. The law mandates annual reporting on collection rates (batteries collected vs. sold) and recycling efficiency rates to ensure programs meet state goals.
