SC House debates keeping incandescent bulbs
South Carolina legislators made the case Wednesday to keep traditional incandescent light bulbs available to consumers by arguing they keep Rover warm in the dog house and cakes from grandkids coming out of Easy-Bake Ovens."the amount of mercury in a typical compact fluorescent lamp is approximately inflatable seat 5 milligrams, barely enough to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. ... By comparison, an oral mercury thermometer contains 500 mg to 1 gram of mercury - or 100 to 200 times more than a CFL."
They're debating the Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act, a bill that aims to trump a 2007 federal energy standards law. That legislation has led manufacturers to phase out making most traditional 100-watt incandescent bulbs in 2012 and they'll phase out 75-, 60- and 40-watt bulbs in 2014.
While the House briefly discussed the measure, they delayed more discussion on the bill until later Wednesday or Thursday.
The state legislation would allow manufacturers to make the bulbs in Palmetto State, stamp them "Made in South Carolina" and sell them only in the state. Rep. Bill Sandifer, a Seneca Republican and bill co-sponsor, doesn't care for compact fluorescent bulbs,IFC was placed on two-year probation in February following an incident led tube of hazing that occurred after an IFC ceremony in November. the most affordable alternative, and says the federal government doesn't have the right to tell people how they light their homes and businesses.
"These rights to have the kind of light bulbs we want and need are our rights. They are not given to the federal government," Sandifer said.
South Carolina has one incandescent light maker and Sandifer said the legislation will help that industry as well as encourage others to set up shop. "Although the bill was not intended to be an economic development bill, it is that," Sandifer said.
The rap on the traditional bulbs is tied largely to 90 percent of the energy they waste in heat instead of making light.As previously revealed in The Oxford Times, the county ds マジコン council is considering permanently removing the lights and replacing them with a system of roundabouts. But Rep. Mike Pitts, a Laurens Republican, said that's a virtue.
"Did you know that light bulbs that are going to be required by the federal government cannot be used in an Easy-Bake Oven?" Pitts asked. He said his granddaughter won't be able to make him cakes anymore if the state doesn't act to keep them traditional bulbs available.
"Did you also know there're a lot of people in rural areas of our state that still put a light bulb in their well house to keep it from freezing in the winter time or in their dog house to keep their dog from freezing?" Pitts asked.
South Carolina isn't alone in trying to trump the federal law. Arizona lawmakers tried the same thing a year ago,IFC was placed on two-year probation in February following an incident led tube of hazing that occurred after an IFC ceremony in November. passing a bill that would have declared incandescent light bulbs manufactured entirely within the state exempt from federal regulation. But Republican Gov.Starting in 2012, federal law says manufacturers can no longer sell the familiar, 100-watt incandescent bulbs people fluorescent lights have used for years to illuminate the front porch or garage. Jan Brewer vetoed it. Texas, Georgia and Minnesota have also considered clinging to incandescent bulbs, but none has passed a law.
South Carolina legislators made the case Wednesday to keep traditional incandescent light bulbs available to consumers by arguing they keep Rover warm in the dog house and cakes from grandkids coming out of Easy-Bake Ovens."the amount of mercury in a typical compact fluorescent lamp is approximately inflatable seat 5 milligrams, barely enough to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. ... By comparison, an oral mercury thermometer contains 500 mg to 1 gram of mercury - or 100 to 200 times more than a CFL."
They're debating the Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act, a bill that aims to trump a 2007 federal energy standards law. That legislation has led manufacturers to phase out making most traditional 100-watt incandescent bulbs in 2012 and they'll phase out 75-, 60- and 40-watt bulbs in 2014.
While the House briefly discussed the measure, they delayed more discussion on the bill until later Wednesday or Thursday.
The state legislation would allow manufacturers to make the bulbs in Palmetto State, stamp them "Made in South Carolina" and sell them only in the state. Rep. Bill Sandifer, a Seneca Republican and bill co-sponsor, doesn't care for compact fluorescent bulbs,IFC was placed on two-year probation in February following an incident led tube of hazing that occurred after an IFC ceremony in November. the most affordable alternative, and says the federal government doesn't have the right to tell people how they light their homes and businesses.
"These rights to have the kind of light bulbs we want and need are our rights. They are not given to the federal government," Sandifer said.
South Carolina has one incandescent light maker and Sandifer said the legislation will help that industry as well as encourage others to set up shop. "Although the bill was not intended to be an economic development bill, it is that," Sandifer said.
The rap on the traditional bulbs is tied largely to 90 percent of the energy they waste in heat instead of making light.As previously revealed in The Oxford Times, the county ds マジコン council is considering permanently removing the lights and replacing them with a system of roundabouts. But Rep. Mike Pitts, a Laurens Republican, said that's a virtue.
"Did you know that light bulbs that are going to be required by the federal government cannot be used in an Easy-Bake Oven?" Pitts asked. He said his granddaughter won't be able to make him cakes anymore if the state doesn't act to keep them traditional bulbs available.
"Did you also know there're a lot of people in rural areas of our state that still put a light bulb in their well house to keep it from freezing in the winter time or in their dog house to keep their dog from freezing?" Pitts asked.
South Carolina isn't alone in trying to trump the federal law. Arizona lawmakers tried the same thing a year ago,IFC was placed on two-year probation in February following an incident led tube of hazing that occurred after an IFC ceremony in November. passing a bill that would have declared incandescent light bulbs manufactured entirely within the state exempt from federal regulation. But Republican Gov.Starting in 2012, federal law says manufacturers can no longer sell the familiar, 100-watt incandescent bulbs people fluorescent lights have used for years to illuminate the front porch or garage. Jan Brewer vetoed it. Texas, Georgia and Minnesota have also considered clinging to incandescent bulbs, but none has passed a law.
