AB 1193 (Ruskin, 2007-08) Mercury-added Thermostats Collection
Summary.
Requires manufacturers to create a collection and recycling program for out-of-service mercury-added thermostats.
Position and Status.
CAW Supports. AB 1193 was held in the Appropriations Committee in May 2007. Previously, it passed out of the Asm. Committee on Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials on April 17 with a 5-2 vote. In 2008, the bill was re-introduced as AB 2347.
Description.
Supporters.
Sierra Club
Californians Against Waste
Opponents.