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MI HR0016
Resolution
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tisdel
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AI Summary
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Declares January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan
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Recognizes radon as a tasteless, odorless, colorless radioactive gas from natural uranium breakdown that can enter homes through foundation openings
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Identifies radon exposure as the leading environmental cause of lung cancer and second leading cause overall behind smoking in the United States
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Notes approximately 26% of valid radon tests in Michigan returned results at or above the EPA-recommended mitigation threshold of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L)
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Acknowledges efforts by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and local health departments to inform residents about radon testing and reduction measures
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare January 2025 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare January 2025 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.:
Last Action
Adopted
1/30/2025