Air Pollution

Ban Helium Balloon Releases (A.449 / A.7630)

Legislative Description: Prohibits the release of 25 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24 hour period to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related provisions for enforcement and for certain exceptions. Add SS11-0331 & 71-0929, En Con L.

Sponsorship: GRANNIS, WEISENBERG. Multi:MLTSPNSR Dinowitz, Gottfried, Hooper, Mayersohn, Pheffer

Same As Sponsors: 2

Cowboy Notes: Bans balloon releases into the air as they generally make a mess and kill birds. How often have you found mylar balloons deep in the woods when your hunting? You understand what I mean. Senate sponsor, did not pass last session. 112

More Information: Bill Text

A.449

1/3/07 - referred to environmental conservation

4/20/07 - enacting clause stricken

A.7630

4/20/07 - referred to environmental conservation

6/12/07 - reported referred to codes

6/18/07 - reported referred to rules

6/19/07 - ordered to third reading rules cal.508

6/19/07 - reported

6/19/07 - rules report cal.508

6/20/07 - delivered to senate

6/20/07 - passed assembly

6/20/07 - REFERRED TO RULES

1/9/08 - DIED IN SENATE

1/9/08 - ordered to third reading cal.532

1/9/08 - RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Hazardous Release as Crime (A.7435 / S.4753)

Legislative Description: Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony. Add S71-3704, En Con L.

Sponsorship: ROSENTHAL Multi:MLTSPNSR Alfano, Barra, Brennan, Christensen, Gottfried, Maisel

Cowboy Notes: 112

More Information: Bill Text - Sponsor's Memo

A.7435

4/13/07 - referred to environmental conservation

1/9/08 - referred to environmental conservation

S.4753

4/23/07 - REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/9/08 - REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION