2009 House Bill 4699

Ban deca-BDEs

Introduced in the House

March 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Deb Kennedy (D-23)

To prohibit the manufacture or distribution of products containing decabromodiphenyl ethers (deca-BDEs), which are a commonly used flame retardant for electronics, furniture, mattresses, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Jan. 21, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 27, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Deb Kennedy (D-23)

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 failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Deb Kennedy (D-23)

To require sellers or manufacturers of the banned products in Michigan to submit annual reports prior to when the total ban goes into effect detailing the amount they have have made or sold nationwide during the year.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 2, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform