Introduced
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To ban products or materials containing more than 0.1 percent "PBDE" or polybrominated diphenyl ether, which some believe may produce detrimental health effects in humans and animals. PBDE is a commonly used class of brominated fire retardants, which are used primarily in plastics and textile coatings.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that increases the maximum penalty to $50,000 per day, makes an exception to the prohibition for processing recyclables containing PBDE in compliance with the law, and makes other technical changes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To not apply the prohibition to original equipment manufacturer replacement parts.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To name the bill the "the "Mary Beth Doyle PBDE Act".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 3 (details)
To ban products or materials containing more than 0.1 percent "PBDE" or polybrominated diphenyl ether, which some believe may produce detrimental health effects in humans and animals. PBDE is a commonly used class of brominated fire retardants, which are used primarily in plastics and textile coatings.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
