Introduced
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To require labels disclosing that a product sold in Michigan is a "mercury-added product,” defined as a commodity, chemical, or product with a component that contains mercury or has a mercury compound intentionally added to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality, or to perform a specific function.
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add a legislative “finding” as follows: “The legislature finds that mercury can be a harmful substance when abused and disposed of improperly. However, it must be acknowledged that mercury is also a beneficial component in certain environmentally conscious items, like compact fluorescent light bulbs. Because of this finding, future mercury use and regulation must be balanced in a way that allows for its beneficial uses, while at the same time protecting this state’s natural resources”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 79 to 30 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
