Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 13 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 25 — An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2025. It awaits signature.

Vetoed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on July 03, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence
  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    9 passed, 6 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill addresses disposable food service ware and containers used by customers.

This bill relates to the regulations regarding disposable food service ware and containers customers receive. It sets guidelines for use and management of such items in food service contexts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

72 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 25 specifically prohibits restaurants from providing prepared food in polystyrene foam containers and bans the state from purchasing them as well. Additionally, the bill now encourages restaurants to adopt reusable food service ware instead of relying on disposable options. These changes are significant because they aim to reduce environmental waste associated with harmful materials like polystyrene foam, promoting more sustainable practices in the food service industry.

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34-LS0256\A HOUSE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
25 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES JOSEPHSON, Hall, Burke, Hannan, Story, Mina, Carrick, Foster, Fields, Jimmie, Galvin Introduced:
SCS CSHB 25(L&C) _______ AN ACT Relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers;
1/22/25 Referred:
and providing for an effective date.
State Affairs, Labor and Commerce A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to disposable food service ware;
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled HB 25 AN ACT Relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers;
* Section 1.
and providing for an effective date.
_______________ * Section 1.
(a) Except as provided in (e) and (f) of this section, a restaurant may not provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware.
(a) Except as provided in (d) - (g) of this section, a restaurant may not provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware.
(c) A restaurant that uses disposable food service ware shall use biodegradable or compostable disposable food service ware, unless the restaurant has received an exemption under (f) of this section.
(c) The department shall recommend that a restaurant reuse food service ware in place of disposable food service ware.
(d) The department shall recommend that a restaurant reuse food service ware in place of disposable food service ware.
(d) The department may adopt regulations that allow a restaurant to provide prepared food in a clean container provided by a customer of the restaurant.
(e) The restriction on use of polystyrene foam disposable food service ware under (a) of this section does not apply to HB0025a -1- HB 25 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0256\A (1) prepared food prepared or packaged outside the state;
The regulations must establish procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
(2) polystyrene foam coolers and ice chests intended for reuse;
-1- Enrolled HB 25 (e) The restriction on use of polystyrene foam disposable food service ware under (a) of this section does not apply to (1) prepared food prepared or packaged outside the state;
(3) an area affected by a disaster emergency for the duration of the disaster emergency.
(2) an area affected by a disaster emergency for the duration of the disaster emergency.
The department may grant an exemption to the restaurant for a particular product or type of disposable food service ware if the restaurant demonstrates to the department that (1) an affordable biodegradable or compostable product is not available to replace a polystyrene foam product;
The department may grant an exemption to the restaurant for a particular product or type of disposable food service ware if the restaurant demonstrates to the department that (1) an affordable product is not available to replace a polystyrene foam product;
or (2) applying the requirements of this section to the particular product or type of disposable food service ware would cause undue hardship to the restaurant.
or (2) applying the requirements of this section to the particular product or type of disposable food service ware would cause undue financial and logistical hardship to the restaurant.
(g) In this section, (1) "biodegradable or compostable" means that all of the elements completely break down and return to nature or decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period after customary disposal;
(g) A municipality may by ordinance allow a restaurant to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware.
(2) "disaster emergency" has the meaning given in AS 26.23.900;
This section does not apply to a restaurant in a municipality that has adopted an ordinance allowing a restaurant to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware.
(3) "disposable food service ware" means a container, bowl, plate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designated for one-time use in which a restaurant or customer places or packages prepared food so that the food may be taken from the restaurant for consumption;
(h) In this section, (1) "disaster emergency" has the meaning given in AS 26.23.900;
(4) "polystyrene foam" means Styrofoam, blown polystyrene, or an expanded foam that is made of thermoplastic petrochemical materials using a styrene monomer and processed by fusion of polymer spheres, injection molding, foam molding, extrusion-blow molding, or other techniques;
(2) "disposable food service ware" means a container, bowl, plate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designated for one-time use in which a restaurant or customer places or packages prepared food so that the food may be taken from the restaurant for consumption;
(5) "restaurant" includes a place maintained for the sale and on- premise consumption of food and a street vendor who sells food prepared for immediate consumption.
(3) "polystyrene foam" means Styrofoam, blown polystyrene, or an expanded foam that is made of thermoplastic petrochemical materials using a styrene monomer and processed by fusion of polymer spheres, injection molding, foam molding, extrusion blow molding, or other techniques;
(4) "restaurant" includes a coffee kiosk, a grocery deli, a hospital or school food operation, a caterer, a concession, a food hybrid service business, a place maintained for the sale and on-premises consumption of food, and a street vendor who Enrolled HB 25 -2- sells food prepared for immediate consumption.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.
The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
HB 25 -2- HB0025a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
TRANSITION:
POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS.
(a) Notwithstanding AS 17.20.035, enacted by sec.
1 of this Act, a restaurant may provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware after the effective date of this Act if the restaurant obtained the polystyrene foam disposable food service ware before the effective date of this Act.
(b) Notwithstanding AS 17.20.035, enacted by sec.
1 of this Act, the state may use polystyrene foam disposable food service ware after the effective date of this Act if the state purchased the polystyrene foam disposable food service ware before the effective date of this Act.
* Sec.
3.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2027.
-3- Enrolled HB 25
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Action History

  1. (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26

  2. (H) 10:30 A.M. 6/12/26 Transmitted to Governor

  3. (H) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  4. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y35 N5

  5. (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y26 N14

  6. (H) CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP

  7. (H) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND HELD

  8. (S) VERSION: SCS CSHB 25(L&C)

  9. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED

  10. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y20 N-

  11. (S) PASSED Y13 N7

  12. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS CSHB 25(L&C)

  13. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/18 CAL

  14. (S) L&C SCS ADOPTED UC

  15. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  16. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/17/2026

  17. (S) FN2: ZERO(DEC)

  18. (S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON

  19. (S) NR: BJORKMAN, YUNDT

  20. (S) L&C RPT SCS 2NR 2DP SAME TITLE

  21. (S) Moved SCS CSHB 25(L&C) Out of Committee

  22. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  23. (S) Heard & Held

  24. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  25. (S) FN2: ZERO(DEC)

  26. (S) NR: BJORKMAN, TILTON

  27. (S) DP: KAWASAKI, GRAY-JACKSON

  28. (S) STA RPT 2DP 2NR

  29. (S) Moved CSHB 25(L&C) AM Out of Committee

  30. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  31. (S) Heard & Held

  32. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  33. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): KAWASAKI, TOBIN, GRAY-JACKSON

  34. (S) STA, L&C

  35. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  36. (H) VERSION: CSHB 25(L&C) AM

  37. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  38. (H) COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN

  39. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y40

  40. (H) PASSED Y25 N15

  41. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 25(L&C) AM

  42. (H) HELD TO 4/21 CALENDAR

  43. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 4/20 CALENDAR

  44. (H) AM NO 11 FAILED Y8 N31 E1

  45. (H) AM NO 10 NOT OFFERED

  46. (H) AM NO 9 ADOPTED UC

  47. (H) AM NO 8 FAILED Y19 N20 E1

  48. (H) BEFORE HOUSE IN SECOND READING

  49. (H) HELD IN SECOND READING TO 4/16 CALENDAR

  50. (H) DEADLINE FOR ALL AMS AT 2:30 P.M. TODAY UC

  51. (H) AM NO 8 OFFERED AND PENDING

  52. (H) AM NO 7 NOT OFFERED

  53. (H) AM NO 6 FAILED Y19 N20 E1

  54. (H) AM NO 5 FAILED Y18 N21 E1

  55. (H) AM NO 4 FAILED Y14 N25 E1

  56. (H) AM NO 3 ADOPTED Y28 N11 E1

  57. (H) AM NO 2 AS AMD FAILED Y15 N24 E1

  58. (H) AM 1 TO AM 2 ADOPTED Y30 N9 E1

  59. (H) AM NO 2 BEFORE HOUSE

  60. (H) AM NO 2 OFFERED AND PENDING

  61. (H) AM NO 1 ADOPTED Y29 N11

  62. (H) L&C CS ADOPTED UC

  63. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  64. (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

  65. (H) HELD TO 4/14 CALENDAR

  66. (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

  67. (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

  68. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/13/2025

  69. (H) COSPONSOR(S): JIMMIE

  70. (H) COSPONSOR(S): FIELDS

  71. (H) COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER

  72. (H) COSPONSOR(S): CARRICK

  73. (H) COSPONSOR(S): MINA

  74. (H) COSPONSOR(S): STORY

  75. (H) COSPONSOR(S): BURKE, HANNAN

  76. (H) COSPONSOR(S): HALL

  77. (H) FN1: ZERO(DEC)

  78. (H) NR: NELSON, COULOMBE

  79. (H) DP: CARRICK, BURKE, HALL, FIELDS

  80. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) NEW TITLE 4DP 2NR

  81. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  82. (H) Moved CSHB 25(L&C) Out of Committee

  83. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  84. (H) -- Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  85. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  86. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  87. (H) Heard & Held

  88. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  89. (H) FN1: ZERO(DEC)

  90. (H) AM: MCCABE, MOORE

  91. (H) DP: HOLLAND, HIMSCHOOT, STORY, CARRICK

  92. (H) STA RPT 4DP 2AM

  93. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  94. (H) Moved HB 25 Out of Committee

  95. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  96. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  97. (H) Heard & Held

  98. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  99. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  100. (H) Heard & Held

  101. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  102. (H) STA, L&C

  103. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  104. (H) Prefile released 1/10/25

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on · 35 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (51)

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Votes

Passed 35 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 15500
N 5000
D 14000
Total 35500
% of votes cast 88%13%0%0%
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Passed 26 Yea · 14 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 0100
R 71300
D 14000
N 5000
Total 261400
% of votes cast 65%35%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 11000
D 9000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)

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Passed 13 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 4700
D 9000
Total 13700
% of votes cast 65%35%0%0%
How each member voted (20)

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Passed 25 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 0100
R 61400
D 14000
N 5000
Total 251500
% of votes cast 63%38%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 20000
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Failed 19 Yea · 20 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 18200
D 01301
N 0500
Total 192001
% of votes cast 48%50%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Failed 8 Yea · 31 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
N 0500
D 01301
R 71300
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 83101
% of votes cast 20%78%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 30 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 18200
D 9401
Unaffiliated 1000
N 2300
Total 30901
% of votes cast 75%23%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Failed 19 Yea · 20 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 17300
D 11201
N 0500
Total 192001
% of votes cast 48%50%0%3%
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Failed 18 Yea · 21 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 17300
D 01301
N 0500
Total 182101
% of votes cast 45%53%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Failed 14 Yea · 25 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 13700
D 01301
N 0500
Total 142501
% of votes cast 35%63%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 28 Yea · 11 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
D 11201
N 4100
R 12800
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 281101
% of votes cast 70%28%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Failed 15 Yea · 24 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
R 13700
D 11201
N 0500
Total 152401
% of votes cast 38%60%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 29 Yea · 11 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 0100
R 101000
D 14000
N 5000
Total 291100
% of votes cast 73%28%0%0%
How each member voted (40)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 25?
HB 25 is sponsored by Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), Löki Tobin (D), Scott Kawasaki (D), Alyse Galvin (N), Nellie Unangiq Jimmie (D), Zack Fields (D), Neal Foster (D), Ashley Carrick (D), Genevieve Mina (D), Andi Story (D), Sara Hannan (D), Robyn Niayuq Burke (D), Carolyn Hall (D), and Andy Josephson (D).
What is the current status of HB 25?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2025. It awaits signature.
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