2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1597

File Code: Environment Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 1006
Sponsored By:
Delegates Franchot and Hixson
Entitled:
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles

Synopsis:

Requiring motor vehicle manufacturers to develop and submit to the Department of the Environment a mercury minimization plan that includes information on mercury switch removal from motor vehicles within 90 days after the enactment date of the Act; establishing specified requirements for a mercury minimization plan; requiring vehicle manufacturers to pay specified costs associated with mercury switch removal; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/23
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/6
Re-referred Environmental Matters
3/8
Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Peter Franchot, District 20
Delegate Sheila E. Hixson, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
PENALTIES
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
RECYCLING
REFUSE DISPOSAL -see also- RECYCLING
REPORTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
STORAGE
WRECKERS AND SCRAP PROCESSORS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Environment
( 6-904 , 6-905 , 6-905.3 , 6-905.4 , 6-905.5 )

Documents:

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