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AK SB61

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Loki Tobin

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes an electronic product stewardship program requiring manufacturers of covered electronic devices (computers, televisions, monitors, printers, video game consoles, etc.) to register with the Department of Environmental Conservation by June 30, 2028 and annually thereafter

  • Requires manufacturers to submit and implement e-scrap program plans that provide free collection, transportation, and recycling of covered electronics for households, nonprofits, schools, and small businesses throughout Alaska

  • Mandates collection site requirements beginning in 2029 based on community population: 15 sites for communities over 250,000; 5 year-round sites for 30,000-250,000; scaling down to one annual single-day collection event for communities under 5,500

  • Creates a 13-member Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to review program plans, recommend best practices, and advise the department on regulations

  • Establishes penalties including civil fines up to $250 for first/second violations and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, with criminal penalties (Class A misdemeanor to Class B felony) for knowingly making false statements

Legislative Description

Electronic Device Recycling

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2025
Resources1/24/2025

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