Introduced
by
To make it a felony to illegally release polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) into the environment and knowingly making a false disclosure about the release. PBDEs are flame retardants used in foam upholstery, computers, appliances, carpets, plastics, drapes and other consumer products.
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that places the penalties in this bill, and the PBDE ban itself in Senate Bill 1458.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 97 to 1 (details)
To set penalties for violations of the ban proposed by Senate Bill 1458 on the manufacture or distribution of products containing more than 0.1 percent octa- or penta-BDE PBDEs). A violation would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to $25,000 for each day a violation occurred.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Received
Motion to reconsider
Consideration postponed
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 82 to 13 (details)
