Bill Text: MI HR0194 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare November 1, 2019, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 34-8)
Status: (Passed) 2019-11-05 - Adopted [HR0194 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0194-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.194
Reps. Hood, Pohutsky, Garza, Shannon, Witwer, Byrd, Cynthia Johnson, Cherry, Lasinski, Gay-Dagnogo, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Coleman, Manoogian, Haadsma, LaGrand, Bolden, Stone, Kuppa, Rabhi, Brann, Anthony, Calley, Tyrone Carter, Miller, Ellison, Sneller, Afendoulis, Huizenga, Howell, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Hammoud, Allor, Clemente, Hope, Jones, Love, Pagan, Sabo, Warren and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare November 1, 2019, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Lead is a dangerous and harmful substance to humans. It gets in our water, soil, and households. Lead comes from many sources such as paint, pipes, and certain toys; and
Whereas, The effects of lead can affect people of all ages. However, children, especially those under six, are at a much higher risk for lead poisoning. Many items that children play with, such as toys and remains of lead paint dust, may cause lead to enter a child’s body and can have dangerous consequences. Among these consequences are brain and nervous system damage, slow growth and development, and hearing and speech problems. Adults may experience decreased kidney function and elevated blood pressure; and
Whereas, The effects of lead can stay in a person’s body for 30 years or more; and
Whereas, This state has seen firsthand the effects that lead poisoning can have on people; and
Whereas, According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, low income communities are at a greater risk for lead poisoning than those in other communities; and
Whereas, Lead poisoning is preventable. There are many steps individuals can take to avoid lead poisoning, which include having drinking water tested, removing shoes before entering the home to prevent spreading lead from dust or soil, and thoroughly washing children’s toys, hands, and pacifiers; and
Whereas, Lead Poisoning Prevention Day is a call to individuals, organizations, industries, state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness through education, resources, and action; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 1, 2019, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.
