2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 842

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Pitkin, Cane, Conroy, Hubbard, Hurson, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Owings, Rosenberg, and Rosso
Entitled:
Toxic Paint and Chemicals - Public Information

Synopsis:

Requiring the Department of the Environment to prepare written materials to educate the public about exposure to lead paint and other hazardous or toxic chemicals; requiring the inclusion of specified information; requiring the Department to promptly provide the information upon request by individuals and agencies; and requiring the Department to publicize the availability of the information.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/6
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23
Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, District 37A
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23
Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23
Delegate John A. Hurson, District 18
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate George W. Owings, III, District 27B
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Delegate Mary M. Rosso, District 31
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
PUBLICATIONS -see also- MARYLAND REGISTER
PUBLIC INFORMATION
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Environment
( 6-503 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered