Introduced
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To prohibit the use of phosphates in dishwasher and laundry detergents beginning July 1, 2010. Under current law, these products can contain up to 8.7 percent phosphorous, and the bill would cut this to 0.5 percent.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-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
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)
To prohibit the use of phosphates in dishwasher and laundry detergents beginning July 1, 2010. Under current law, these products can contain up to 8.7 percent phosphorous, and the bill would cut this to 0.5 percent.
