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(Sacramento, CA. - June 6, 2016) AB 2153 (C. Garcia) passed out of the Californian State Assembly with 55 votes last week and is headed to the Senate.
AB 2153 represents a collaborative effort between the bill author and industry leaders to codify an extremely effective recycling program for lead acid batteries. The bill would require a $1 per battery sale "contribution" by manufacturers to help fund the cleanup of contamination of lead acid battery manufacturing sites throughout the state, including the Exide battery recycling plant contamination which occurred in Assemblymember Garcia's district. In addition, retailers and battery installers would be required to assess the consumer a $1 fee for contribution to the same clean-up fund.
CAWA, along with the Auto Care Association, Battery Council International (BCI), Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) and Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) joined efforts in the support of AB2153 as amended, June 1. The amended bill represents a working compromise between the author and industry, acknowledging both the strength of the existing lead acid car battery recycling system and the negative impact that contamination can have in affected communities.
"CAWA appreciates the opportunity to work in collaboration with industry partners and Assemblymember Cristina Garcia to develop a bill that works for all parties involved including manufacturers, retailers and most importantly California's public", stated Rodney K. Pierini, CAWA President & CEO.
CAWA is a regional auto care industry trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides education, legislative, regulatory and business support to the industry and its membership. It is one of the largest trade associations of its kind in the United States and recognized as a leader in the auto care industry. Visit www.cawa.org for further information about the Association.
Contact:
Rodney Pierini
President & CEO
CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry
4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95834
800.332.2292, ext. 1
[email protected]
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