BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1008

HB 1008: Over-the-counter meds labels

Evaluating labels for over-the-counter medications.

Summary

  • There is a legislative finding that labels on packaged nonprescription drugs may be difficult to read and could pose a potential danger to the health and safety of customers. Manufacturers of nonprescription drugs must evaluate and modify the labeling of nonprescription drugs for readability and clarity in both the cognitive and visual sense.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1008), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1991
Prime sponsor
John O'Brien (D-37)
Introduced
January 14, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 3, 1991
Session law
Chapter 68, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1008, SHB 1008

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John O'Brien (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1008
97 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57010
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Absent (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1008
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican22003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1008 in other sessions

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