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Record On Conservation Issues
SF 674: Phase out plastic microbeads that harm water and wildlife (May 5, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
Synthetic microbeads are tiny plastic particles that are increasingly found in our lakes and rivers. They absorb toxins such as dioxins and PCBs. S.F. 674 would phase out the use of plastic microbeads in personal care products. Plastic microbeads have… Continue reading
How Senator Saxhaug Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
Plastic microbeads are phased out.
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SF 1215: Firefighter and Children Health Protection Act (FCHPA) (April 28, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
FCHPA bans ten toxic flame retardant chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses, carpeting, drapery and children’s products. The bill passed through three policy Committees: Environment, Health and Commerce. Bill was amended on the floor to change the minimum level of flame… Continue reading
How Senator Saxhaug Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
Banning of flame retardants chemical in upholstered furniture is approved. The House will need to vote on their version of the bill in order for it to be sent to the Governor of signing.
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SF 2101: Require duplicative peer review of water quality standards (April 22, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
An amendment to the Environment Finance Omnibus bill would suspend water quality standards for phosphorus and require the MPCA to conduct additional peer review and rulemaking despite the fact the current rules were developed after extensive peer review, analysis, and… Continue reading
How Senator Saxhaug Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
Water quality rules are suspended pending more peer review.
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SF 2101: Suspend water quality standards and require legislative review (April 22, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
An amendment to the Environment Omnibus bill would suspend water quality standards for sediment, nutrients, and nitrates, and require additional cost analysis to be submitted to the Legislature. These standards have already undergone extensive peer review, cost analysis and public… Continue reading
How Senator Saxhaug Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
The amendment is adopted and water quality rules are suspended.
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SF 2101: Uphold implementation of wild rice water quality standards (April 22, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
The Omnibus Environment bill included a provision that would restrict the MPCA from enforcing water quality standards that protect wild rice beds from excess sulfide from mining operations. An amendment was offered to delete this restriction.
How Senator Saxhaug Voted
The Senator voted NO on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
The MPCA is limited in its ability to protect wild rice from sulfide pollution.
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