SF1690

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 The bill amends existing environmental laws and repeals outdated regulations related to waste management and electronics recycling.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- Repeal of several statutory sections related to outdated waste management laws.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.