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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1161

HB 1161: Wheat/legume plastic prodcts

Directing Washington State University to research the technology necessary to transform wheat and legumes into biodegradable plastics.

Summary

  • Washington State University (WSU) is directed to develop and execute a plan to address current obstacles to the development and commercialization of biodegradable plastics from wheat and legumes. WSU is also directed to conduct research necessary for perfecting the technology of transforming wheat and peas into plastic packaging materials.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1161), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 18, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1161, SHB 1161

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

17 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Margaret Rayburn D-15Gary Chandler R-13Peter Kremen D-42Bill Grant D-16Dale Foreman R-12Larry Sheahan R-9Bob Morton R-7Robin Johnson D-40Todd Mielke R-6Ken Jacobsen D-46Mick Hansen D-13Stephen Fuhrman R-7Mike Padden R-4Paull Shin D-21C Louise Miller R-45Jeannette Wood R-21Jean Silver R-6

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1161 in other sessions

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