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ID SCR116

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages companies to avoid potentially harmful substances and substitute safer alternatives in household products, especially those used by pregnant women and children.

  • Requests voluntary disclosure by companies of potentially harmful substances in household products to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

  • Commends Idaho companies that voluntarily disclose or avoid potentially harmful substances in their products.

  • Cites over 30 years of environmental health studies linking toxic substances to increased cancer, birth defects, and conception difficulties, particularly affecting fetuses and vulnerable populations.

  • References Washington State's "List of Chemicals of High Concern to Children" as an example of chemical transparency and specifically commends Idaho Falls-based Melaleuca for using naturally safer substances.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and encouraging companies to avoid potentially harmful substances and to substitute safer alternatives whenever feasible in household products, especially those likely to be used by pregnant women and children.

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare

2/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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