HB 2415

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 96th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Epa-Mercury Reduction

Abstract

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. Effective immediately.

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Jan 11, 2011

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 13, 2009

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12, 2009

House

Motion Do Pass - Lost Environmental Health Committee; 006-008-000

House

Remains in Environmental Health Committee

Mar 05, 2009

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Feb 23, 2009

House

Assigned to Environmental Health Committee

Feb 19, 2009

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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