Bill Status of SB 371   93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  FEVER THERMOMETER-NO MERCURY

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter-Donne E. Trotter-Dave Sullivan

House Sponsors
(Rep. Sidney H. Mathias-Sara Feigenholtz-Constance A. Howard-Thomas Holbrook-James H. Meyer)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  11/6/2003SenateTotal Veto Stands

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Sets forth legislative findings. Provides that (1) on or after July 1, 2004, no person shall sell, distribute, or give for promotional purposes (including online retail) mercury fever thermometers in this State and (2) on or after July 1, 2004, no hospital shall distribute mercury fever thermometers in maternity or new baby gift packs to patients. Provides that these prohibitions do not apply to mercury fever thermometers sold or provided to be used in a health care facility. Provides that on or after July 1, 2004, no person shall manufacture a mercury fever thermometer in this State. Provides that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a petty offense and upon conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 for each violation.

House Amendment No. 1
Defines "mercury-added novelty product" as a mercury-added product intended for personal or household enjoyment, and provides that on or after July 1, 2004, no mercury-added novelty products may be offered for sale or distributed for promotional purposes; exempts button-cell batteries.

House Amendment No. 2
Defines "mercury fever thermometer" as a device containing liquid mercury (instead of containing mercury) wherein the liquid mercury (instead of mercury) is used to measure the internal body temperature of a person. Permits the sale or distribution for promotional purposes of a mercury-added novelty product if the mercury is contained within a fluorescent light bulb.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
  2/18/2003SenateFirst Reading
  2/18/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  2/19/2003SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services
  2/26/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
  2/27/2003SenatePostponed - Health & Human Services
  3/5/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Sullivan
  3/6/2003SenateHeld in Health & Human Services
  3/13/2003SenateDo Pass Health & Human Services; 011-000-000
  3/13/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2003
  3/21/2003SenateSecond Reading
  3/21/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2003
  3/24/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-001
  3/24/2003HouseArrived in House
  3/24/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/25/2003HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  3/25/2003HouseFirst Reading
  3/25/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/31/2003HouseAssigned to Environment and Energy Committee
  4/9/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  4/9/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
  4/10/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environment and Energy Committee
  4/10/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environment and Energy Committee; by Voice Vote
  4/10/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment and Energy Committee; 010-000-000
  4/10/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/14/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  4/14/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer
  4/15/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  4/15/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/13/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  5/14/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/14/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/14/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2003HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003
  5/20/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-034-002
  5/21/2003SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02
  5/21/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 - May 22, 2003.
  5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
  5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
  5/28/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services
  5/28/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services
  5/28/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Health & Human Services; 008-000-000
  5/28/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Health & Human Services; 008-000-000
  5/29/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 059-000-000
  5/29/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 059-000-000
  5/29/2003SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2003SenateSent to the Governor
  8/18/2003SenateGovernor Vetoed
  10/23/2003SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto November 4, 2003
  11/6/2003SenateTotal Veto Stands

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