SF1690 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Stewardship program establishment for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products
Related bill: HF1426
AI Generated Summary
This bill establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products in Minnesota. It also prohibits mercury in batteries, authorizes rulemaking, and appropriates funding for implementation. The bill amends existing environmental laws and repeals outdated regulations related to waste management and electronics recycling.
Key provisions include:
- Creation of a new stewardship program for managing the disposal and recycling of circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products.
- Ban on mercury in batteries to reduce environmental hazards.
- Granting authority for rulemaking to implement and regulate the program.
- Changes to Minnesota environmental statutes, including amendments to enforcement provisions.
- Repeal of several statutory sections related to outdated waste management laws.
The bill was introduced by Senators Kupec, Abeler, Putnam, and Lieske and referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee for consideration.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors stricken | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | State and Local Government |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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"Clarifies the inclusion of additional sections for enforcement."
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