Electronics recycling bill vetoed by Nebraska Governor

Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed a bill late last month that would have created a statewide recycling initiative for consumer-owned televisions, personal computers and video display devices.

LB986, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Don Preister, was passed by the Legislature. The bill would have created the Electronics Recycling Act and established manufacturer fees to fund grants for privately operated recycling programs.

In his letter to the Legislature, the governor said the bill would increase consumer costs and would present an economic barrier to manufacturers by imposing some of the highest fees in the nation.