Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6159: Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 17121 & 17161 to subpt. 2 of pt. 171. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6160'26
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6159 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on July 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 17121 & 17161 to subpt. 2 of pt. 171. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6160'26. Primary sponsor: Tyrone Carter (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Joe Aragona | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Brenda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| David Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Mike McFall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Denise Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jerry Neyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Curt VanderWall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Stephanie Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026
- referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Tyrone Carter