BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1856

HB 1856: Hazardous sub/lender liablty

Clarifying the liability of lenders under the model toxics control act.

Summary

  • The Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is modified to clarify the liability of lenders. A lender is not liable as an owner or operator if the lender acquires title to a contaminated site simply by foreclosing under the security agreement.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1856), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 17, 1995
Prime sponsor
Jerry Blanton (R-21)
Introduced
February 13, 1995 in the House
Last action
April 17, 1995
Session law
Chapter 70, Laws of 1995
Versions
HB 1856, SHB 1856

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 8, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1856
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 5, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1856
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican22002
How each member voted

History

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HB 1856 in other sessions

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