Vetoed by Governor Michael Dunleavy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits restaurants from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) disposable food service ware in Alaska.

Highlights:

• Prohibits restaurants from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) disposable food service ware (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the state from purchasing polystyrene foam disposable food service ware (Sec. 1).

• Exempts the restriction of polystyrene foam disposable food service ware for the following (Sec. 1):

• Food prepared or packaged outside the state; and

• An area affected by an active disaster emergency.

• Authorizes restaurants to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware after the effective date of this act if the restaurant obtained it before the effective date (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act shall take effect January 1, 2027 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits restaurants from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) disposable food service ware in Alaska.

Highlights:

• Prohibits restaurants from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) disposable food service ware (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the state from purchasing polystyrene foam disposable food service ware (Sec. 1).

• Exempts the restriction of polystyrene foam disposable food service ware for the following (Sec. 1):

• Food prepared or packaged outside the state; and

• An area affected by an active disaster emergency.

• Authorizes restaurants to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware after the effective date of this act if the restaurant obtained it before the effective date (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act shall take effect January 1, 2027 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text