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2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
March 9, 2009 - Introduced by Representatives Hebl, Black, Shilling, Benedict,
Berceau, Townsend, Pope-Roberts, Sinicki, A. Ott, Hintz, Smith, A. Williams,
Hixson and Bies, cosponsored by Senators Risser, Miller, Taylor, Wirch,
Lehman, Plale, Lassa, Erpenbach, Kedzie and Olsen. Referred to Committee
on Rules.
AJR27,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming June 6, 2009, as Proper Drug Disposal Day.
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Whereas, improperly disposed pharmaceutical drugs pollute lakes and
3streams, and result in harmful effects on surface and ground waters; and
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Whereas, these improperly disposed pharmaceutical drugs have the potential
5to be harmful to wildlife and damaging to the public health; and
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Whereas, the lack of effective and efficient methods of drug disposal has
7resulted in undesirable social, cultural, ecological, and global effects; and
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Whereas, unused and expired pharmaceuticals are readily accessible to
9potential abusers through theft, diversion, or criminal resale and present an
10opportunity for the misuse of drugs; and
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Whereas, in recent years, the misuse and abuse of pharmaceuticals by
12teenagers, adults, and older adults has increased; and
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Whereas, one of the most common sources of illicit pharmaceuticals is the home
14medicine cabinet; and
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1Whereas, in addition to posing a threat to the environment and public safety,
2unused and improperly disposed pharmaceuticals also represent wasted health care
3dollars to consumers, healthcare providers, and taxpayers; now, therefore, be it
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4Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That in order to
5encourage proper disposal methods of prescription drugs and promote community
6efforts to facilitate the proper disposal of prescription medication, the legislature
7does hereby proclaim June 6, 2009, as "Proper Drug Disposal Day."
