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HF1426 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1690

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill proposes the establishment of a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products to ensure responsible disposal and recycling. Additionally, it prohibits mercury in batteries, authorizes rulemaking, and appropriates funding for implementation.

The bill also amends multiple sections of Minnesota environmental statutes and repeals several existing statutory provisions related to waste management and product disposal regulations.

It has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further consideration.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorized remedies and actions for enforcement purposes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends environmental enforcement provisions under section 115.071.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies enforcement mechanisms for pollution control."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115.071"
  }
]

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