2003 House Bill 4296

Introduced in the House

Feb. 27, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Kolb (D-53)

To prohibit a person from knowingly disposing of a cathode ray tube, including a television or a computer monitor containing a cathode ray tube, in a landfill. The owner or operator of a landfill would also be prohibited from permitting the disposal of such items.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2003

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Kolb (D-53)

To require the Department of Environmental Quality to develop a policy for enforcement of the TV in landfills prohibition which includes certain specified elements.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs