Bill Status of SR0211  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  HONEYWELL-METROPOLIS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Gary Forby

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Synopsis As Introduced
Recognizes the importance of utilizing experienced and highly trained workers for the operation of chemical and nuclear facilities that use, store, and produce radioactive or hazardous substances; condemns the actions of Honeywell International, Inc. with regard to the lockout of experienced workers at the Metropolis Works specialty chemicals facility in Metropolis and calls on Honeywell to promptly end its lockout; condemns the actions of Honeywell International, Inc. with regard to repeated instances of non-compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act; and urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and all relevant regulatory bodies to define clear jurisdiction over the Metropolis Works facility, and to conduct comprehensive and ongoing investigations, including full multi-media inspections, to ensure that the facility is operated safely and in compliance with federal regulations.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/4/2011SenateFiled with Secretary
  5/4/2011SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/27/2011SenateAssigned to Labor
  7/23/2011SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die