Senate Committee

Judiciary

Chair: Ron Latz
Vice Chair: Barb Goodwin
Ranking Minority Member: Warren Limmer
For more information, visit the committee’s page on the Senate website.

Current Members

Richard J. Cohen
District 64
Kari Dziedzic
District 60
Barb Goodwin
District 41
Dan D. Hall
District 56
Ron Latz
District 46
Warren Limmer
District 34
Julianne E. Ortman
District 47
Kathy Sheran
District 19

Record On Conservation Issues

SF379: Banning Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging (February 28, 2013)

Bisphenol A is a toxic chemical linked to heart disease, cancer, and developmental and neurological problems. Children are particularly at risk from exposure. SF 379 bans Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging.

How the Committee Voted

The committee passed this bill and sent it to the Senate Health, Human Services and Housing Committee for review.

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SF357: Banning formaldehyde in children’s soap and shampoo (February 28, 2013)

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 committee passed this bill and sent it to the Senate Health, Human Services and Housing Committee for review.

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SF466: Toxic Free Kids Act (February 28, 2013)

Currently, manufacturers don’t need to disclose if the products they sell in Minnesota contain even the most toxic chemicals known to affect the health of children. The Toxic Free Kids Act requires manufacturers to report this to the state, giving… Continue reading