Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 20, 2014 |
committed to rules |
May 28, 2014 |
amended on third reading 6907a |
May 19, 2014 |
advanced to third reading |
May 14, 2014 |
2nd report cal. |
May 13, 2014 |
1st report cal.626 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
referred to environmental conservation |
Senate Bill S6907A
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D) Senate District
2013-S6907 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9143
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Environmental Conservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§27-2107 & 37-0113, En Con L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
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S5322, A172
2013-S6907 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6907 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting mercury-added rotational balancing products PURPOSE: To prohibit the use of mercury added rotational balancing products for use on certain products including wheels. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 prohibits after April 1 2015 the sale or distribution of any mercury added rotational balance product for use on wheels, clutches, fly wheels, engines, fans, motors and pumps, crank shafts, drive shafts or other rotating devices. Section 2 adds mercury to the prohibition to the type of wheel weights disallowed under current law. This section also states that after April 1, 2015 any person replacing or balancing a tire shall not use wheel weights containing mercury that was intentionally added. After April 1, 2015 prohibits the sale of weights for balancing if the weights contain mercury that was intentionally added to the weight. April 1, 2016 prohibits the sale of a new motor vehicle that is equipped with weights containing mercury. Section 3 is the effective date.
2013-S6907 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6907 I N S E N A T E March 27, 2014 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GRISANTI, AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting mercury-added rotational balancing products THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivisions 1, 2, 9 and 10 of section 27-2107 of the envi- ronmental conservation law, subdivision 1 as amended and subdivision 9 as added by chapter 676 of the laws of 2005, subdivision 2 as added by chapter 145 of the laws of 2004 and subdivision 10 as added by chapter 20 of the laws of 2011, are amended to read as follows: 1. On [and] OR after January first, two thousand five, no person shall sell, offer for sale or distribute free of charge in the state any mercury-added novelty consumer product. A manufacturer that produces or sells mercury-added novelty consumer products shall notify retailers that sell mercury-added novelty consumer products about such product ban and inform such retailers of how to properly dispose of the remaining inventory. 2. On [and] OR after January first, two thousand five, no person shall sell, offer for sale or distribute free of charge mercury fever thermom- eters or mercury body thermometers except by prescription written by a physician. A manufacturer of such thermometers shall provide the buyer or the recipient with notice of mercury content, instructions on proper disposal and instructions that clearly describe how to carefully handle the thermometer to avoid breakage and on proper cleanup should a break- age occur. 9. ON OR AFTER APRIL FIRST, TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN, NO PERSON SHALL SELL, OFFER FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTE ANY MERCURY-ADDED ROTATIONAL BALANC- ING PRODUCT FOR USE ON WHEELS, CLUTCHES, FLY WHEELS, ENGINES, FANS, MOTORS AND PUMPS, CRANK SHAFTS, DRIVE SHAFTS, OR OTHER ROTATING DEVICES. 10. The provisions of subdivisions five, six, seven, [and] eight, AND NINE of this section shall not apply to the sale or distribution of any mercury-added consumer product delineated in those subdivisions if the EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
(D) Senate District
2013-S6907A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9143
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Environmental Conservation Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§27-2107 & 37-0113, En Con L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
-
S5322, A172
2013-S6907A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6907A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting mercury-added rotational balancing products PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To prohibit the sale and use of wheel weights containing mercury SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section one amends subdivision 1, 2, and 10 of section 27-2107 of the environmental conservation law, adds a new subdivision 9 to section 27-2107 Section two amends section 37-0113 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chapter 994 of the laws of 2010 Section three sets forth the effective date. JUSTIFICATION: Wheel weights are aftermarket, rotational balancing products used in cars, trucks, and other rotational devices. While these rotational products are used to provide balance and longevity, they are not required for the operation of any products in which they are installed. In recent years, many states have begun to phase out mercury wheel
2013-S6907A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6907--A Cal. No. 626 I N S E N A T E March 27, 2014 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GRISANTI, AVELLA, LATIMER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environ- mental Conservation -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting mercury-added rotational balancing products THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivisions 9 and 10 of section 27-2107 of the environ- mental conservation law, subdivision 9 as added by chapter 676 of the laws of 2005 and subdivision 10 as added by chapter 20 of the laws of 2011, are amended to read as follows: 9. NO LATER THAN APRIL FIRST, TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, OFFER FOR SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF MERCURY-ADDED ROTATIONAL BALANCING PRODUCTS FOR USE ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEVICES FOR WHICH A MERCURY-FREE ALTERNATIVE IS AVAILABLE: ROTATING DEVICES, WHEELS, CLUTCHES, FLY WHEELS, ENGINES, FANS, MOTORS, PUMPS, CRANK SHAFTS, AND DRIVE SHAFTS. 10. The provisions of subdivisions five, six, seven, [and] eight, AND NINE of this section shall not apply to the sale or distribution of any mercury-added consumer product delineated in those subdivisions if the use of such product is a federal requirement. The department shall develop informational materials on the dangers of mercury-added consumer products, specifically thermometers and barometers, and disseminate such materials to antique dealers and resale establishments. [10.] 11. The department may grant a waiver from the provisions of subdivision eight of this section upon request by the manufacturer of a mercury-added consumer product. (a) An application for a waiver shall be in the form prescribed by the department and document the basis for the requested waiver or renewal of a waiver and describe how the manufacturer will ensure that a system exists for the proper collection, transportation and processing of the mercury-added consumer products at the end of their useful life. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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