BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1847: Lead poisoning prevention
Providing for lead poisoning prevention education and screening.
Summary
- Creates a series of public service announcements about the nature of lead-based paint hazards, the importance of standards for lead poisoning prevention in properties, and the certification and training program administered by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED).
- Requires the Secretary of the Department of Health to develop information pamphlets about childhood lead poisoning education and prevention.
- Creates a screening program for children under six years of age in target populations for elevated blood-lead levels. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 30, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Al O'Brien (D-1)
- Introduced
- January 30, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- SB 5981
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to lead poisoning prevention;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Al O'Brien (D-1)
6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- ENVH - Executive action taken by committee.
- ENVH - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 1847 in other sessions
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- HB 1847 (2019–20) Aircraft noise abatement
- HB 1847 (2017–18) Higher ed. affordability
- HB 1847 (2015–16) Contact lens price agreemnts
- HB 1847 (2013–14) Signatures for petitions
- HB 1847 (2011–12) Tax preferences/basic health