2011 House Bill 4815

Assert post-ban legality of "Michigan-made" incandescent lightbulbs

Introduced in the House

June 23, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To establish that incandescent light bulbs of any wattage may be sold in Michigan if they are completely made in Michigan, notwithstanding a federal law phasing-in a ban on bulbs 40 watts and above starting in 2012. Congress claims authority to impose this ban based on the Constitution’s interstate commerce clause, so presumably a 100 percent Michigan bulb would be exempt. A similar bill was recently introduced in Texas.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Sept. 27, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 12, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 13, 2011

Passed in the House 62 to 46 (details)

To establish that incandescent light bulbs of any wattage may be sold in Michigan if they are completely made in Michigan, notwithstanding a federal law phasing-in a ban on bulbs 40 watts and above starting in 2012. Congress claims authority to impose this ban based on the Constitution’s interstate commerce clause, so presumably a 100 percent Michigan bulb would be exempt.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform