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AZ SB1337

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers and retailers to label covered electronic devices (computer monitors, desktop/portable computers, and televisions with viewable areas greater than four inches) with a brand and register the brand with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality beginning January 1, 2024.

  • Mandates manufacturers submit annual plans describing how they will collect, transport, and recycle covered electronic devices statewide, including at least one collection site per county and per city with 50,000+ residents, with collection services provided free of charge to households.

  • Prohibits manufacturers and collectors from charging household fees for collection, transportation, or recycling of covered electronic devices, except for premium services like scheduled pickups.

  • Establishes the Covered Electronic Devices Fund, funded by manufacturer registration fees, grants, donations, and up to $500,000 annually from the existing Recycling Fund until July 1, 2025, to implement and enforce the program.

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to maintain a public list of registered manufacturers, review compliance with manufacturer plans, report biennial results to the legislature, and enforce violations through existing enforcement mechanisms.

Legislative Description

Large electronics; recycling

Fees

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2023
Natural Resources, Energy and Water2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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