HF1371

HF1371 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Paper products exempted from the extended producer responsibility program managing solid waste.

Related bill: SF2619

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1371) seeks to amend existing statutes related to solid waste management. Specifically, it proposes to exempt paper products from the state's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for managing solid waste. The bill revises definitions in Minnesota Statutes, such as clarifying that "covered material" does not include exempt materials (paper products in this case). The bill has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further review.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A clarification that certain products are considered 'covered material' under this section."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies definitions related to solid waste management under section 115A.1441.",
      "modified": [
        "Refined the definition of 'covered material' to exclude exempt materials."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1441"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemptions for specific paper products from certain responsibilities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends requirements related to the management of solid waste under section 115A.1450.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment in the scope of materials subject to management regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1450"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional subdivisions to clarify responsibilities and exemptions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Modification to guidelines regarding solid waste management plans under section 115A.1451.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated to include exemptions for paper products."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1451"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Subdivisions detailing changes to producer responsibilities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to the administrative procedures for handling solid waste under section 115A.1454.",
      "modified": [
        "Revisions that reflect exclusion of paper products from certain regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1454"
  }
]