Public Act 193 of 2008

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• Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D) on April 18, 2007, to require state agencies to avoid purchasing products containing mercury if viable alternatives are available and cost-effective.
  • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on April 18, 2007.
    • Reported in the Senate on May 8, 2007, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
• Passed in the Senate (38 to 0) on May 15, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on May 15, 2007.
  • Referred to the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee on May 15, 2007.
    • Reported in the House on June 4, 2008, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
• Passed in the House (99 to 4) on June 17, 2008, to require state agencies to avoid purchasing products containing mercury if viable alternatives are available and cost-effective. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on July 10, 2008.