MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today signed into law Senate Bill 107 at
the State Capitol in Madison.

“This bill represents significant progress on the collection,
recycling and disposal of electronic devices,” Governor Doyle said. “I
want to thank legislators for moving forward this important
legislation, which was a key recommendation by the Governor’s Task
Force on Global Warming.”

Senate Bill 107 requires manufacturers to register certain electronic
devices with the Department of Natural Resources and arrange for
responsible recycling and disposal of consumer electronics including
video displays, computers and printers.

Governor Doyle thanked Senators Miller and Jauch, and Representatives
Bernard Schaber and Black
for their work on the bill.

In September, Governor Doyle signed into law Senate Bill 185, which
creates statewide standards for wind projects that ensure that the
environment is protected while also sending a clear message that
Wisconsin is open for business when it comes to clean and renewable
energy. The legislation accomplishes an integral recommendation of the
Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming.

Additionally, comprehensive climate change legislation based on the
task force’s recommendations is expected to be ready for introduction
in November, 2009.