House Voting History
HF 459: Banning Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging (April 27, 2013)
House Floor Vote
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a toxic chemical linked to heart disease, cancer, and developmental and neurological problems. Children are particularly at risk from exposure. HF 459 bans manufacturers from adding BPA to packaging for food intended for children under the… Continue reading

How Voted
The vote is not available currently.

How the House Voted
The bill passed the House 115-11. After it passes the Senate, it will be sent to Governor Dayton and signed into law.
HF 458: Banning formaldehyde in children’s soap and shampoo (April 27, 2013)
House Floor Vote
Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of formaldehyde, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Formaldehyde is often added to shampoo, soap, body wash, and body lotions, and isn’t labeled as an ingredient, making it difficult for parents… Continue reading

How Voted
The vote is not available currently.

How the House Voted
The bill passed the House 113-13. It was signed into law by Governor Dayton on May 6, 2013
HF 976: Environment & Agriculture Funding (April 22, 2013)
House Floor Vote
HF 976 takes a step towards restoring the deep cuts to environment funding over the past several years, including $7 million in funding to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species. It also contains better collection mechanisms for carpet, batteries… Continue reading

How Voted
The vote is not available currently.

How the House Voted
The bill passed off the House floor and its author, Rep. Jean Wagenius, will be working with members of the House and Senate on crafting the final version to be signed into law by Governor Dayton.
HF458: Banning formaldehyde in children’s soap and shampoo (March 6, 2013)
House Committee: Judiciary Finance and Policy
Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of formaldehyde, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Formaldehyde is often added to shampoo, soap, body wash, and body lotions, and isn’t labeled as an ingredient, making it difficult for parents… Continue reading

How the Committee Voted
The bill was passed and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee.
HF459: Banning Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging (March 6, 2013)
House Committee: Judiciary Finance and Policy
Bisphenol A is a toxic chemical linked to heart disease, cancer, and developmental and neurological problems. Children are particularly at risk from exposure. HF 459 bans Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging.

How the Committee Voted
The bill was passed and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Division.











