The bill establishes an electronic product stewardship program in Alaska aimed at enhancing the collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic equipment. It requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices to register annually with the Department of Environmental Conservation and submit a detailed e-scrap program plan outlining their recycling and collection responsibilities. The legislation also creates the Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to oversee these initiatives, ensuring collaboration among manufacturers, local governments, and other stakeholders. Key amendments include the addition of new sections (AS 46.06.200 - 46.06.290) that detail registration and reporting requirements for manufacturers and the responsibilities of electronics producer responsibility organizations, while also modifying existing laws related to littering and enforcement to align with the new recycling efforts.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific responsibilities for collectors and manufacturers involved in the recycling process, including the acceptance and sorting of covered electronic devices at designated sites. It introduces penalties for non-compliance, such as civil penalties for false statements and failure to register, and specifies exclusions for certain electronic devices, like those associated with motor vehicles. The Department of Environmental Conservation is tasked with reviewing manufacturer plans and promoting recycling initiatives. The bill also defines key terms related to electronic waste management and mandates the formation of the advisory council, with members appointed by the commissioner of environmental conservation. The legislation is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting a proactive approach to managing electronic waste in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
SB0061A, AM SB 61, introduced 01/22/2025: 46.06.200, 46.06.290, 45.50.572, 45.50.562, 45.50.596, 06.05.235, 06.05.570, 31.05.110, 46.06.100, 46.06.010, 46.06.150, 46.06.110, 12.25.175, 12.25.230, 46.06.120, 46.06.130, 46.06.140, 46.06.080, 46.06.230, 46.06.210, 46.06.220, 46.06.240, 46.06.250, 46.06.260, 46.06.270, 39.20.180, 46.06.280, 45.25.990, 46.06.990
SB0061B, AM CSSB 61(RES), introduced 02/26/2025: 46.06.200, 46.06.290, 45.50.572, 45.50.562, 45.50.596, 06.05.235, 06.05.570, 31.05.110, 46.06.100, 46.06.010, 46.06.150, 46.06.110, 12.25.175, 12.25.230, 46.06.120, 46.06.130, 46.06.140, 46.06.080, 46.06.230, 46.06.210, 46.06.220, 46.06.240, 46.06.250, 46.06.260, 46.06.270, 39.20.180, 46.06.280, 45.25.990, U.S.C, 46.06.990