Bill Text: MI HR0179 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare January 2012 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-01-25 - Adopted [HR0179 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0179-Enrolled.html
Reps. Brown, Barnett, Constan, Darany, Liss, Lori and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 179.
A resolution to declare January 2012 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that threatens the health of our citizens; and
Whereas, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States and the number one cause among non-smokers; and
Whereas, One in 15 homes across the U.S. has an elevated radon level; and
Whereas, Any home in Michigan may have an elevated level of radon, even if other homes in the same neighborhood do not; and
Whereas, Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive; and
Whereas, Identified radon problems can be fixed; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are supporting efforts to encourage Americans to test their homes for radon, mitigate elevated levels of radon, and build new homes with radon-resistant materials and features; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2012 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.