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| SF No. 0070 | |
| Committee Hearing Date: Thursday, March 8, 2001 | |
| Committee: Environment and Natural Resources | |
| Video Coverage: Bans the sale and manufacturing of thermometers containing mercury with certain exceptions. | |
| About the Bill: | |
| This legislation is designed to get dangerous mercury thermometers out of
households. The law bans the purchase of new and replacement fever or basal
thermometers containing mercury. Senator John Marty, DFL-Roseville,
authored Senate File 0070.
The bill passed and was sent to the Senate Floor. |