HOUSE BILL 1597

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