An Act relating to an electronic product stewardship program; relating to collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic equipment; establishing the electronics recycling advisory council; and providing for an effective date.
SB 61 creates a statewide electronic product stewardship program requiring electronics manufacturers to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic devices. The bill establishes an Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to oversee the program and provides immunity from federal antitrust laws for collaborative efforts among manufacturers and recycling organizations. This initiative aims to ensure safe, effective handling of electronic waste through manufacturer responsibility, overseen by Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was reclassified from a regular Senate Bill (SB 61) to a Committee Substitute Bill (CSSB 61), indicating it was amended by the Senate Resources Committee. The substantive legislative text remains unchanged, with only formatting, sponsorship attribution, and document tracking numbers updated.
TECHNICAL
Bill type changed from SB 61 to CSSB 61(RES), indicating committee amendment.
Sponsor attribution changed from individual Senator Tobin to the Senate Resources Committee.
Introduction date updated from 1/24/25 to 2/26/25.
Committee referral changed from Resources and Finance to Finance only.
Document tracking numbers updated from 34-LS0220\A to 34-LS0220\I.
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Committee
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Feb 26, 2025
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSB 61(RES) Out of Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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LT
Löki Tobin
DDemocratic
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