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SF2619 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Paper products exemption from the extended producer responsibility program managing solid waste provision

Related bill: HF1371

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to change the way solid waste, specifically paper products, is managed in Minnesota. It intends to exempt paper products from the state's extended producer responsibility program.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes amendments to Minnesota's existing solid waste management laws.
  • It specifically targets the definitions within these laws to exclude paper products from the category labeled as "covered material."
  • "Covered material" previously included packaging and paper products, but under this bill, paper products would not be regulated under the extended producer responsibility program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • By amending Minnesota Statutes, the bill changes the scope of materials considered "covered material" for waste management.
  • This exemption means that manufacturers of paper products will not be responsible for managing the waste from these products under the extended producer responsibility program.

Relevant Terms

  • Solid waste management
  • Extended producer responsibility
  • Paper products
  • Covered material

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds clarification on what constitutes exempt materials within the definition."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removal details were given."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the definition of covered material under section 115A.1441, subdivision 10.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines the description of covered materials to exclude certain exempt paper products."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1441"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific changes are not detailed in the text snippet."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removal details were given."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 115A.1442 is referenced for amendments related to solid waste management.",
      "modified": [
        "Possible adjustments related to responsibilities under the extended producer responsibility program, but specifics are required."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1442"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional details on the enactment were not provided."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removal details were given."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill addresses changes under section 115A.1450, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Potential modifications to the scope of solid waste regulations, as section is related to subdivisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1450"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The introduction of further descriptions or boundaries around the term 'exempt materials'."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removal details were given."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 115A.1451, subdivision 7, is amended around solid waste rules.",
      "modified": [
        "Refinements to the language concerning solid waste exempt materials."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1451"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "No specific additions could be determined from the text."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removal details were given."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 115A.1454, subdivision 1, is amended in the context of solid waste management.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments likely focused on compliance with updated material classifications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.1454"
  }
]

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