2007 Legislative Document (House) 2048 (To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products)

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• Introduced by Rep. Hannah M. Pingree on December 21, 2007, this bill requires manufacturers of children's products that contain chemicals of high concern to disclose information to the Department of Environmental Protection on their chemical use if the department designates the chemical as a priority chemical based on potential exposure of a child or fetus to that chemical. The bill authorizes the department to require replacement of a priority chemical in children's products with a safer alternative whenever it determines that a safer alternative is available for a specified use. The bill exempts use of priority chemicals for industrial or manufacturing purposes, in motor vehicles and components, as fuels or that are generated as combustion by-products. The bill authorizes the department to participate in an interstate clearinghouse to share information and cooperate with other states to promote safer chemicals in consumer products. The bill requires the department to report to the Legislature on implementation plans and related issues.
  • Referred to the Natural Resources Committee on December 21, 2007.
  • Amendment offered in the House on April 7, 2008.
  • The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 9, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Hannah M. Pingree on April 7, 2008. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 7, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Joshua A. Tardy on April 9, 2008. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 9, 2008.
• Passed in the House by voice vote on April 9, 2008.
• Received in the Senate on April 10, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Kevin L. Raye on April 15, 2008. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 15, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Barry J. Hobbins on April 15, 2008. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 15, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. John L. Martin on April 15, 2008. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 15, 2008.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. John L. Martin on April 15, 2008. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 15, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate (35 to 0) on April 15, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on April 15, 2008, the House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-898) as Amended by House Amendments "A" (H-948) and "B" (H-973) and Senate Amendments "E" (S-622), "I" (S-629), "K" (S-632) and "L" (S-643) thereto.
• Passed in the House (129 to 9) on April 15, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on April 16, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate (35 to 0) on April 16, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]

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Introduced by Rep. Hannah M. Pingree on December 21, 2007. Passed in the House by voice vote on April 9, 2008. New Comment