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Introduced
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to environment; banning certain mercury-containing lighting; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 116.92, by adding a subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill bans the sale of certain mercury-containing lighting products in Minnesota, including screw- or bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, and mercury vapor lamp ballasts starting in 2025, and pin-base compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps starting in 2026. The bill provides exceptions for certain specialty applications, such as image capture and projection, high ultraviolet light emission, and some motor vehicle replacements. The bill also does not limit utilities' ability to offer energy-efficient lighting programs and claim energy savings.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (on 03/25/2024)
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