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2009 SESSION
HJ 713 Compact fluorescent light bulb; Department of Environmental Quality to study impact of expanded use.
Introduced by: Charles D. Poindexter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Department of Environmental Quality to study disposal of compact fluorescent bulbs; report. Requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study the environmental impact of the expanded use of compact fluorescent light bulbs in the residential sector. In conducting its study, the Department of Environmental Quality shall examine the impact on landfills, proper disposal or recycling in private residences, and public education opportunities. The study should determine the most effective ways to encourage and promote the environmentally sound management of compact fluorescent light bulbs containing mercury. The Department of Environmental Quality shall include in its recommendations strategies for (i) educating consumers on the benefits of proper management of a product that contains mercury and the need to recycle such bulbs; (ii) publicizing options for proper disposal; and (iii) working with the private sector to develop ways to allow the public to conveniently recycle fluorescent light bulbs.
FULL TEXT
- 01/14/09 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096914687 pdf
- 01/27/09 House: Committee substitute printed 094196687-H1 pdf
- 01/30/09 House: Printed as engrossed 094196687-EH1 pdf
AMENDMENTS
HISTORY
- 01/14/09 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096914687
- 01/14/09 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/16/09 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/22/09 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s)
- 01/27/09 House: Reported from Rules with substitute (13-Y 0-N)
- 01/27/09 House: Committee substitute printed 094196687-H1
- 01/30/09 House: Taken up
- 01/30/09 House: Committee substitute agreed to 094196687-H1
- 01/30/09 House: Amendments by Delegate Poindexter agreed to
- 01/30/09 House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendments HJ713EH1
- 01/30/09 House: Printed as engrossed 094196687-EH1
- 01/30/09 House: Agreed to by House (95-Y 1-N)
- 01/30/09 House: VOTE: --- ADOPTION (95-Y 1-N)
- 02/02/09 Senate: Reading waived
- 02/02/09 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/12/09 Senate: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 02/23/09 Senate: Left in Rules