HOUSE BILL 26

File Code: Environment

Sponsored By:

Delegate Hubbard

Entitled:

Environment - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person, on or after October 1, 2008, from manufacturing, processing, or distributing products that contain more than one-tenth of 1% of polybrominated diphenyl ether; and providing that the prohibition does not apply to specified processing of metallic recyclables.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

08/25

Pre-filed

1/14

First Reading Environmental Matters

1/20

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

FIRE PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Environment

( 6-1201 , 6-1202 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered