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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2640

HB 2640: Sludge management program

Requiring the department of ecology to establish a comprehensive sludge management program.

Summary

  • The Department of Ecology shall develop a biosolid management program under its water quality responsibilities to maintain state primacy and delegated authority and to conform to recent and proposed federal regulations on municipal sewage sludge. The department may delegate permit authority to local health departments.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2640), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1992
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 1992
  4. Passed SenateMar 11, 1992
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 1, 1992
Prime sponsor
Robin Johnson (D-40)
Introduced
January 22, 1992 in the House
Last action
April 1, 1992
Session law
Chapter 174, Laws of 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
EHB 2640, ESHB 2640

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Robin Johnson (D-40)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Nancy Rust D-1Peter Kremen D-42Judith Roland D-31Michael Heavey D-34Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Harriet Spanel D-40

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 17, 1992
Version voted on: ESHB 2640
90 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52033
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Absent (3)

Excused (5)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1992
Version voted on: ESHB 2640
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

March 11, 1992
Version voted on: ESHB 2640
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

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HB 2640 in other sessions

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