BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5986: Detergent phosphorus content

Lowering the allowable percentage of phosphorus in dishwashing detergent.

Summary

  • Provides that after July 1, 1998, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorous by weight. Does not apply to the sale or distribution of detergents for commercial and industrial uses.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 25, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)
Introduced
February 25, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5986 in other sessions

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