2007 Senate Bill 412 / 2008 Public Act 193

Mercury regulation package

Introduced in the Senate

April 18, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To require state agencies to avoid purchasing products containing mercury if viable alternatives are available and cost-effective.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 8, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 15, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

June 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 17, 2008

Passed in the House 99 to 4 (details)

To require state agencies to avoid purchasing products containing mercury if viable alternatives are available and cost-effective.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2008