The legislature is considering 2 bills, SB 111 and HB 162, which would require manufacturers of consumer electronics like computers, phones, appliances, etc to make the spare parts, tools, software, and schematics neccessary for repair available to independent repair shops and individuals who want to fix their own stuff.
This is good for reducing electronic waste, saving money, having more options, being more self-sufficient, and actually having repair options (a lot of authorized repair isn't available in state- seattle is the closest option).
The bill has bipartisan support, but out of state industry is lobbying hard to kill the bill, so legislators should hear from their constituencies that we want to have choices on who fixes our stuff.
You can testify by calling (907) 563-9085 and telling them you want to testify on HB 162 in the House Labor and Commerce Committee or emailing the committee at House.Labor.And.Commerce@akleg.gov
The Senate version of the bill is headed to the floor.
Edit: Hearing is a 3:15pm on Friday, May 8th.