SB 589 (Lowenthal, 2011-12) - Fluorescent Light Recycling

Summary.
SB 589 would establish a product stewardship program for mercury-containing lamps.

Position and Status.
Watch. SB 589 is now a 2-year bill.

Description.

SB 589 would require manufacturer of household mercury-containing lamps to prepare, submit to CalRecycle for approval. Once approved, the manufacturers must then implement the household mercury-containing lamp stewardship plan.

CAW Staff Contacts.
Teresa Bui (916) 443-5422

Current Actions.
No current actions on this bill.

Senator Alan Lowenthal 
Sacramento, CA 95814

Current Language, Analyses and Votes.

Support:
OSRAM Sylvania, Inc.

Opposition: 
None on file