The bill establishes an electronic product stewardship program in Alaska aimed at improving 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 that outlines their recycling strategies and community engagement efforts. The legislation also creates the Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to oversee compliance with these plans, mandates the provision of collection sites based on community population, and requires manufacturers to report their recycling activities and associated costs.

In addition to these provisions, the bill amends existing laws to grant immunity from federal antitrust laws for participating manufacturers and updates definitions and enforcement authority related to littering and recycling. It outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Environmental Conservation in implementing the program, including the review of manufacturer plans and public outreach efforts. The bill introduces penalties for non-compliance, establishes the advisory council with diverse stakeholder representation, and clarifies exclusions from the e-scrap program. Key definitions related to electronics recycling are also introduced, ensuring a comprehensive framework for managing electronic waste in the state.

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