Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 4679: Batteries stewardship program establishment, mercury prohibition in batteries provision, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modifications, and appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 4679 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Batteries stewardship program establishment, mercury prohibition in batteries provision, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modifications, and appropriation. Primary sponsor: Rob Kupec (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Author added Abeler.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Kupec | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 4 |
| Jim Abeler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Foung Hawj | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 67 |
| Ann Johnson Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Abeler
- Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
- Introduction and first reading