Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 5348 — EPA-MERCURY REDUCTION

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Summary

Creates the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act. Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish and maintain a program for the collection and recycling of mercury thermostats. Sets forth requirements for the Program. Requires that mercury thermostats be handled as universal waste. Prohibits wholesalers, retailers, and technicians from selling or distributing non-mercury thermostats if they have not taken certain actions with respect to the disposal of mercury thermostats. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to publish certain information and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly concerning the collection of mercury thermostats. Contains other provisions. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits the sale or distribution of button cell batteries that contains mercury. Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain mercury-added products. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 272 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 5348 now includes a provision requiring the creation of educational materials to inform businesses and consumers about programs for collecting mercury thermostats. This change is significant because it aims to raise awareness and encourage participation in recycling efforts, which are essential for protecting the environment and public health from mercury pollution. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Governor cannot create rules to enforce the act unless deemed necessary, which could limit how the law is implemented. Overall, these changes reflect a focus on education and regulation regarding hazardous waste management.

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*LRB09518468BDD44554b* HB5348 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB5348 by Rep.
HB5348 Engrossed LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b AN ACT concerning environmental safety.
Naomi D.
Jakobsson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
New Act ILCS 5/22.23b Creates the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act.
Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish and maintain a program for the collection and recycling of mercury thermostats.
Sets forth requirements for the Program.
Requires that mercury thermostats be handled as universal waste.
Prohibits wholesalers, retailers, and technicians from selling or distributing non-mercury thermostats if they have not taken certain actions with respect to the disposal of mercury thermostats.
Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act.
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to publish certain information and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly concerning the collection of mercury thermostats.
Contains other provisions.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of button cell batteries that contains mercury.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain mercury-added products.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB5348 LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b AN ACT concerning environmental safety.
HB5348 - 2 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b "Thermostat wholesaler" means a person who sells thermostats of any kind primarily for resale.
HB5348 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b "Thermostat wholesaler" means a person who sells thermostats of any kind primarily for resale.
HB5348 - 3 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b (3) ensure that mercury thermostats delivered to persons participating in the program as mercury thermostat collection points are properly managed as universal waste in accordance with the Illinois Pollution Control Board’s universal waste regulations;
HB5348 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b (3) ensure that mercury thermostats delivered to persons participating in the program as mercury thermostat collection points are properly managed as universal waste in accordance with the Illinois Pollution Control Board’s universal waste regulations;
In addition, the Agency may consult with thermostat manufacturers, HB5348 - 4 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b thermostat wholesalers, thermostat technicians, thermostat retailers, and environmental interest groups.
In addition, the Agency may consult with thermostat manufacturers, HB5348 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b thermostat wholesalers, thermostat technicians, thermostat retailers, and environmental interest groups.
(c) No later than July 1, 2009, thermostats manufacturers must, individually or collectively, implement an Agency-approved mercury thermostat collection program, including any modifications required by the Agency.
(c) No later than July 1, 2009, thermostat manufacturers must, individually or collectively, implement an Agency-approved mercury thermostat collection program, including any modifications required by the Agency.
(3) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, HB5348 - 5 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b including, but not limited to, the program’s contribution to meeting the collection goals set forth in subsection (e) of this Section and the effectiveness of the incentives required under subsection (a)(5) of this Section;
(3) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, HB5348 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b including, but not limited to, the program’s contribution to meeting the collection goals set forth in subsection (e) of this Section and the effectiveness of the incentives required under subsection (a)(5) of this Section;
(4) For calendar year 2017 and each calendar year thereafter, the collection goal for each year is 80% of the estimated mercury thermostats in this State that are HB5348 - 6 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b removed, replaced, or otherwise taken out of service during the calendar year.
(4) For calendar year 2017 and each calendar year thereafter, the collection goal for each year is 80% of the estimated mercury thermostats in this State that are HB5348 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b removed, replaced, or otherwise taken out of service during the calendar year.
HB5348 - 7 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b Section 20.
HB5348 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b Section 20.
(4) No thermostat retailer may sell, offer to sell, HB5348 - 8 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b distribute, or offer to distribute a non-mercury thermostat unless the retailer provides educational materials to inform consumers about programs for the collection of mercury thermostats.
HB5348 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b Section 27.
Educational materials may include, but are not limited to, labels, inserts, brochures, or signs.
Educational materials.
The Agency shall develop an educational template to be made available to businesses and consumers to inform consumers about programs for the collection of mercury thermostats.
The materials in this educational template may include, without limitation, labels, inserts, brochures, or signs.
(a) Any thermostat manufacturer who violates any provision of this Act or fails to perform any duty imposed by this Act (i) is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for the HB5348 - 9 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the violation continues and (ii) is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the second or subsequent violation continues.
(a) Any thermostat manufacturer who violates any provision of this Act or fails to perform any duty imposed by this Act (i) is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for the HB5348 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the violation continues and (ii) is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the second or subsequent violation continues.
Any funds collected under this Section in an action in which a State’s HB5348 - 10 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b Attorney has prevailed shall be retained by the county in which he or she serves.
Any funds collected under this Section in an action in which a State’s HB5348 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b Attorney has prevailed shall be retained by the county in which he or she serves.
In developing its recommendations, the Agency shall consult with thermostat manufacturers, thermostat retailers, local governments, recycling associations, HB5348 - 11 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b environmental interest groups, and other appropriate stakeholder groups.
In developing its recommendations, the Agency shall consult with thermostat manufacturers, thermostat retailers, local governments, recycling associations, HB5348 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b environmental interest groups, and other appropriate stakeholder groups.
Section 90.
Section 50.
The Environmental Protection Act is amended by changing Section 22.23b as follows:
No rulemaking authority.
(415 ILCS 5/22.23b) Sec.
Notwithstanding any other rulemaking authority that may exist, neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any authority to make or promulgate rules to implement or enforce the provisions of this Act.
22.23b.
If, however, the Governor believes that rules are necessary to implement or enforce the provisions of this Act, the Governor may suggest rules to the General Assembly by filing them with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate and by requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact those suggested rules into law, or take any other appropriate action in the General Assembly’s discretion.
Mercury and mercury-added products.
Nothing contained in this Act shall be interpreted to grant rulemaking authority under any other Illinois statute where such authority is not otherwise explicitly given.
(a) No Beginning July 1, 2005, no person shall purchase or accept, for use in a primary or secondary school classroom, bulk elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury compounds, or instructional equipment or materials containing mercury added during their manufacture.
For the purposes of this Section, "rules" is given the meaning contained in Section 1-70 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, and "agency" and "agency head" are given the HB5348 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b meanings contained in Sections 1-20 and 1-25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to the extent that such definitions apply to agencies or agency heads under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
This subsection (a) does not apply to:
Section 99.
(i) other products containing mercury added during their manufacture that are used in schools and (ii) measuring devices used as teaching aids, including, but not limited to, barometers, manometers, and thermometers, if no adequate mercury-free substitute exists.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2007, no person shall sell, offer to sell, distribute, or offer to distribute a mercury switch or mercury relay individually or as a product component.
For a HB5348 - 12 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b product that contains one or more mercury switches or mercury relays as a component, this subsection (b) is applicable to each component part or parts and not the entire product.
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This subsection (b) does not apply to the following:
(1) Mercury switches and mercury relays used in medical diagnostic equipment regulated under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
(2) Mercury switches and mercury relays used at electric generating facilities.
(3) Mercury switches in thermostats used to sense and control room temperature.
(4) Mercury switches and mercury relays required to be used under federal law or federal contract specifications.
(5) A mercury switch or mercury relay used to replace a mercury switch or mercury relay that is a component in a larger product in use prior to July 1, 2007, and one of the following applies:
(A) The larger product is used in manufacturing;
or (B) The mercury switch or mercury relay is integrated and not physically separate from other components of the larger product.
(c) The manufacturer of a mercury switch or mercury relay, or a scientific instrument or piece of instructional equipment containing mercury added during its manufacture, may apply to the Agency for an exemption from the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Section for one or more specific uses of the HB5348 - 13 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b switch, relay, instrument, or piece of equipment by filing a written petition with the Agency.
The Agency may grant an exemption, with or without conditions, if the manufacturer demonstrates the following:
(1) A convenient and widely available system exists for the proper collection, transportation, and processing of the switch, relay, instrument, or piece of equipment at the end of its useful life;
and (2) The specific use or uses of the switch, relay, instrument, or piece of equipment provides a net benefit to the environment, public health, or public safety when compared to available nonmercury alternatives.
Before approving any exemption under this subsection (c) the Agency must consult with other states to promote consistency in the regulation of products containing mercury added during their manufacture.
Exemptions shall be granted for a period of 5 years.
The manufacturer may request renewals of the exemption for additional 5-year periods by filing additional written petitions with the Agency.
The Agency may renew an exemption if the manufacturer demonstrates that the criteria set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection (c) continue to be satisfied.
All petitions for an exemption or exemption renewal shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the Agency.
The Agency must adopt rules for processing petitions submitted pursuant to this subsection (c).
The rules shall HB5348 - 14 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b include, but shall not be limited to, provisions allowing for the submission of written public comments on the petitions.
(d) No later than January 1, 2005, the Agency must submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report that includes the following:
(1) An evaluation of programs to reduce and recycle mercury from mercury thermostats and mercury vehicle components;
and (2) Recommendations for altering the programs to make them more effective.
In preparing the report the Agency may seek information from and consult with, businesses, trade associations, environmental organizations, and other government agencies.
(e) Mercury switches and mercury relays, and scientific instruments and instructional equipment containing mercury added during their manufacture, are hereby designated as categories of universal waste subject to the streamlined hazardous waste rules set forth in Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle G, Chapter I, Subchapter c, Part 733 ("Part 733").
Within 60 days of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly, the Agency shall propose, and within 180 days of receipt of the Agency’s proposal the Board shall adopt, rules that reflect this designation and that prescribe procedures and standards for the management of such items as universal waste.
If the United States Environmental Protection Agency HB5348 - 15 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b adopts streamlined hazardous waste regulations pertaining to the management of mercury switches or mercury relays, or scientific instruments or instructional equipment containing mercury added during their manufacture, or otherwise exempts such items from regulation as hazardous waste, the Board shall adopt equivalent rules in accordance with Section 7.2 of this Act within 180 days of adoption of the federal regulations.
The equivalent Board rules may serve as an alternative to the rules adopted under subsection (1) of this subsection (e).
(f) Beginning July 1, 2008, no person shall install, sell, offer to sell, distribute, or offer to distribute a mercury thermostat in this State.
For purposes of this subsection (f), "mercury thermostat" means a product or device that uses a mercury switch to sense and control room temperature through communication with heating, ventilating, or air conditioning equipment.
"Mercury thermostat" includes thermostats used to sense and control room temperature in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings, but does not include thermostats used to sense and control temperature as a part of a manufacturing or industrial process.
(g) Beginning July 1, 2011, no person may sell, offer to sell, distribute, or offer to distribute, either individually or as a product component, a button cell battery that contains mercury.
For a product that has one or more mercury-containing button cell batteries as a component, this subsection (g) applies to each component part or parts and not to the entire HB5348 - 16 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b product.
For purposes of this subsection (g), "button cell battery" means a battery that is similar to a button or coin in size and shape.
(h) Beginning July 1, 2009, no person may sell, offer to sell, distribute, or offer to distribute a mercury-added product if its mercury content exceeds 10 parts per million for formulated mercury products or 10 milligrams for all other mercury-added products.
For a product that has one or more mercury-added products as a component:
(i) this subsection (h) applies to each component part or parts and not the entire product and (ii) the limits set forth in this subsection apply to each component separately and not to the sum of the mercury in all of the components.
This subsection (h) does not apply to the following:
(1) Fluorescent lamps, but only through June 30, 2013.
(2) High-intensity discharge lamps, including, but not limited to, metal halide, high pressure sodium, and mercury vapor lamps.
For high-intensity discharge lamps that are components of a motor vehicle, this item (2) applies only if the motor vehicle is manufactured prior to July 1, 2009.
(3) Mercury-added products if the level of mercury contained in the products is required in order to comply with federal or State health, safety, or homeland security requirements, laws, or regulations.
(4) Dental amalgam.
(5) Pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical products, HB5348 - 17 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b biological products, or any substance that may be lawfully sold with a prescription or over-the-counter without a prescription under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (21 U.S.C.
301, et seq.).
For the purpose of this item (5), "biological product" means a virus, therapeutic serum, toxin, antitoxin, vaccine, blood, blood component or derivative, allergenic product or an analogous product, or asphenamine (a derivative of arsphenamine) or any other trivalent organic arsenic compound used for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease or condition of human beings.
(6) Mercury switches and mercury relays that are exempt from subsection (b) of this Section.
(7) Mercury thermostats that are exempt from subsection (f) of this Section.
(8) Mercury fever thermometers and mercury-added products that are exempt from the Mercury-Added Product Prohibition Act (410 ILCS 46/10).
The manufacturer of a mercury-added product may file a written petition with the Agency to apply for an exemption from the provisions of this subsection (h) for one or more specific uses of the mercury-added product.
The Agency may grant an exemption, with or without conditions, if the manufacturer demonstrates the following:
(1) a convenient and widely available system exists for the proper collection, transportation, and processing of HB5348 - 18 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b the mercury-added product at the end of its useful life;
and (2) the specific use or uses of the mercury-added product provides a net benefit to the environment, public health, or public safety when compared to available nonmercury alternatives.
Before approving any exemption under this subsection (h), the Agency may consult with other states to promote consistency in the regulation of mercury-added products.
Exemptions shall be granted for a period of 2 years.
The manufacturer may request renewals of the exemption for additional 2 year periods by filing additional written petitions with the Agency.
The Agency may renew an exemption if the manufacturer demonstrates that the criteria set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection (h)(4) continue to be satisfied.
All petitions for an exemption or exemption renewal must be submitted on forms prescribed by the Agency.
The Agency must adopt rules for processing petitions submitted pursuant to this subsection (h).
The rules may, but are not required to, include provisions allowing for the submission of written public comments on the petitions.
For purposes of this subsection (h):
"Mercury-added product" means a product, commodity, chemical, or component of a product that contains mercury or a mercury compound that is intentionally added for any reason.
"Mercury-added product" includes, but is not limited to, HB5348 - 19 - LRB095 18468 BDD 44554 b formulated mercury-added products and fabricated mercury-added products.
"Formulated mercury-added product" means a mercury-added product that is a consistent mixture of chemicals.
Formulated mercury-added products include, but are not limited to, laboratory chemicals, cleaning products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and coating materials.
"Fabricated mercury-added product" means a mercury-added product consisting of a combination of individual components that combine to make a single unit.
(i) If the Agency refuses to grant or grants with conditions an exemption under subsection (c) or (h) of this Section, then the Agency’s decision is subject to appeal to the Board in accordance with the procedures of Section 40 of this Act for appealing permit denials or conditions.
(Source:
P.A.
95-452, eff.
8-27-07.) Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee

  3. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  6. Referred to Rules

  7. First Reading

  8. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  10. Arrive in Senate

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  12. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  27. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  28. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environmental Health Committee; 014-000-000

  29. House Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted in Environmental Health Committee; by Voice Vote

  30. House Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Environmental Health Committee

  31. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Environmental Health Committee; 007-005-002

  32. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Environmental Health Committee; by Voice Vote

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Environmental Health Committee

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  38. Remains in Environmental Health Committee

  39. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environmental Health Committee; by Voice Vote

  40. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environmental Health Committee

  41. Assigned to Environmental Health Committee

  42. Referred to Rules Committee

  43. First Reading

  44. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

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  • Naomi D. Jakobsson · Cosponsor
  • Martin A. Sandoval · Cosponsor

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  • Naomi D. Jakobsson
  • Martin A. Sandoval

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Third Reading

Passed 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100005
Republican 4000
Democrat 6003
Total 110008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Granberg — Yea
Myers — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Lyons — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Tryon — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Howard — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Watson — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Washington — Not Voting
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Hamos — Not Voting
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Not Voting
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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What does HB 5348 do?
Creates the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act. Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish and maintain a program for the collection and recycling of mercury thermostats. Sets forth requirements for the Program. Requires that mercury thermostats be handled as universal waste. Prohibits wholesalers, retailers, and technicians from selling or distributing non-mercury thermostats if they have not taken certain actions with respect to the disposal of mercury thermostats. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to publish certain information and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly concerning the collection of mercury thermostats. Contains other provisions. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits the sale or distribution of button cell batteries that contains mercury. Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain mercury-added products. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5348?
HB 5348 is sponsored by Naomi D. Jakobsson and Martin A. Sandoval.
What is the current status of HB 5348?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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