REC RECYCLING TASK FORCE Senate SponsorsSen. David Koehler, Sue Rezin, Craig Wilcox, Adriane Johnson, Dale Fowler, Mattie Hunter, Julie A. Morrison, John Connor-Patricia Van Pelt, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Meg Loughran Cappel, Rachelle Crowe, Steve Stadelman, Cristina Castro, Celina Villanueva-Michael E. Hastings, Laura Fine-Laura M. Murphy, Robert Peters, Eric Mattson and Scott M. Bennett House Sponsors(Rep. Carol Ammons-Kelly M. Cassidy, Sam Yingling, Deb Conroy, Sue Scherer, LaToya Greenwood, Maurice A. West, II, Joyce Mason, Sonya M. Harper and Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.) 5/27/2022SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1025 New ActCreates the Renewable Energy Component Recycling Task Force Act. Creates the Renewable Energy Component Recycling Task Force to investigate options for recycling and other end of life management methods for renewable energy generation components and energy storage devices in accordance with State and federal requirements, to identify preferred methods to safely and responsibly manage end of life renewable energy generating components and energy storage devices, including the reuse or refurbishment, and other specified duties. Provides for the membership and duties of the Task Force. Directs the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by March 1, 2023. Provides legislative findings. Repeals the Act on December 31, 2023. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate meetings for and provide other logistical assistance to the Task Force. Provides that the Agency may arrange to have outside experts provide research assistance, technical support, and assistance in the preparation of reports for the Task Force. Permits the Agency to use moneys from the Solid Waste Management Fund to fulfill its obligations. Requires the Task Force's final report to be submitted no later than July 1, 2025 (rather than March 1, 2023). Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2025 (rather than December 31, 2023). 1/21/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 1/21/2022SenateFirst Reading 1/21/2022SenateReferred to Assignments 2/1/2022SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 2/9/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin 2/10/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox 2/10/2022SenateDo Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 019-000-000 2/10/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 15, 2022 2/15/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/17/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 2/17/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 2/17/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 2/22/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities 2/22/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe 2/22/2022SenateSecond Reading 2/22/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 23, 2022 2/22/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 2/22/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro 2/22/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva 2/24/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 018-000-000 2/24/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 2/24/2022SenateRecalled to Second Reading 2/24/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler 2/24/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 2/24/2022SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 2/24/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine 2/25/2022HouseArrived in House 2/25/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 2/25/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 3/1/2022HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 3/1/2022HouseFirst Reading 3/1/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/7/2022HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee 3/8/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 3/10/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 3/10/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 3/14/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood 3/14/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 3/15/2022HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000 3/16/2022HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2022HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 3/25/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper 3/25/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. 3/31/2022HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/31/2022SenatePassed Both Houses 3/31/2022HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 4/29/2022SenateSent to the Governor 5/4/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters 5/17/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Eric Mattson 5/17/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett 5/27/2022SenateGovernor Approved 5/27/2022SenateEffective Date May 27, 2022 5/27/2022SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1025