2013 Senate Bill 700

Specify catalytic converter regulation in auto recycler law

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Morris Hood (D-3)

To include catalytic converters in the definition of major recyclable vehicle components in the state vehicle law, which among other things regulates automotive recyclers. This is one of a number of bills targeting “scrap metal” theft; its introduction comes after news reports of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles in state “park-and-ride” lots.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development