Assembly Paves Way for a Cleaner, Healthier Wisconsin
Assembly Paves Way for a Cleaner, Healthier Wisconsin
Rep. Hintz Supports Key Environmental Legislation
Madison –Rep. Hintz (D-Oshkosh) voted in support of several key bills that passed the Wisconsin State Assembly today.
“I am pleased to announce that today the Wisconsin State Assembly took up and passed 3 important pieces of legislation that will help protect our state’s priceless natural resources”, said Rep. Hintz.
SB 107: Ensure the Proper Recycling and Disposal of Electronic Waste
Rep. Hintz is a co-sponsor of SB 107 which sets standards for the recycling of e-waste. “With the rapid advance in technology, we create large amounts of electronic waste that pose a significant risk to the environment if disposed of in a landfill or illegally dumped,” said Rep. Hintz. The metals and toxic chemicals found in most electronics can pollute groundwater or the air. This bill set standards in place for the recycling of e-waste. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 57 to 37. This bill passed in the Senate in June and will be submitted to Governor Doyle to be signed into law.
SB 123: Stop the Spread of Invasive, Aquatic Species
To stop the spread of invasive species like zebra mussels or noxious weeds in Wisconsin waterways, this bill clarifies current law on the removal of non-native species and gives the DNR enforcement options. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 58 to 36. This bill passed in the Senate in May and will now go to Governor Doyle to be signed into law.
AB 314: Regulation of the Use of Pesticides by Railroads
This bill prevents railroads from requiring employees to work in an area which has recently been treated with potentially-harmful pesticides, and ensures property owners directly adjacent to the railroad receive information about the pesticide use. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 69 to 26. This bill will next be assigned to a committee in the Senate.
For more information, please contact Representative Gordon Hintz at 608-266-2254.
Rep. Hintz Supports Key Environmental Legislation
Madison –Rep. Hintz (D-Oshkosh) voted in support of several key bills that passed the Wisconsin State Assembly today.
“I am pleased to announce that today the Wisconsin State Assembly took up and passed 3 important pieces of legislation that will help protect our state’s priceless natural resources”, said Rep. Hintz.
SB 107: Ensure the Proper Recycling and Disposal of Electronic Waste
Rep. Hintz is a co-sponsor of SB 107 which sets standards for the recycling of e-waste. “With the rapid advance in technology, we create large amounts of electronic waste that pose a significant risk to the environment if disposed of in a landfill or illegally dumped,” said Rep. Hintz. The metals and toxic chemicals found in most electronics can pollute groundwater or the air. This bill set standards in place for the recycling of e-waste. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 57 to 37. This bill passed in the Senate in June and will be submitted to Governor Doyle to be signed into law.
SB 123: Stop the Spread of Invasive, Aquatic Species
To stop the spread of invasive species like zebra mussels or noxious weeds in Wisconsin waterways, this bill clarifies current law on the removal of non-native species and gives the DNR enforcement options. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 58 to 36. This bill passed in the Senate in May and will now go to Governor Doyle to be signed into law.
AB 314: Regulation of the Use of Pesticides by Railroads
This bill prevents railroads from requiring employees to work in an area which has recently been treated with potentially-harmful pesticides, and ensures property owners directly adjacent to the railroad receive information about the pesticide use. This bill passed the Assembly on a vote of 69 to 26. This bill will next be assigned to a committee in the Senate.
For more information, please contact Representative Gordon Hintz at 608-266-2254.
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