Alaska Governor Vetoes Plastic Foam Foodware Ban

Alaska Governor Vetoes Plastic Foam Foodware Ban

Yesterday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 25, led by Rep. Andy Josephson, that would have prohibited single-use polystyrene foodware in restaurants and across Alaska’s government. The bill, which passed the State Senate and House with bipartisan support this spring, would have aligned Alaska with growing action across the country, including similar policies in Washington and Oregon. “The governor’s veto is a setback for Alaska a…

Alaska governor vetoes single-use polystyrene foam foodware ban

For now, polystyrene products will remain legal for use by commercial food vendors statewide.

Alaska governor vetoes polystyrene foam foodware ban

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed HB 25 on June 25, blocking a measure that would have prohibited restaurants and state agencies from using single-use polystyrene foam foodware beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) and co-sponsored by Representatives Hall, Burke, Hannan, Story, Mina, Carrick, Foster, Fields, Jimmie and Galvin. It passed the State Senate on May 18 and cleared the House earlier this spr…

Alaska Governor Vetoes Statewide Polystyrene Foodware Ban

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed legislation that would have banned single-use polystyrene foodware statewide, drawing criticism from environmental advocates.