WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 1964: Farm fertilizer/herbicde use

Regarding the liability of persons using pesticides or fertilizers for farm purposes.

Summary

  • The exemption from liability provided by the Model Toxics Control Act to those taking certain actions to grow food crops is expanded. The exemption now also applies to those who, for the purposes of growing food crops: prepare, store, mix, transport, clean residues of, or otherwise use pesticides or fertilizers without negligence and in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1964), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dave Anderson (D-10)
Introduced
February 12, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Companion bill
SB 5709

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Anderson (D-10)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Gary Chandler R-13Kelli Linville D-42Kathy Haigh D-35Mark Schoesler R-9Phil Rockefeller D-23Karen Schmidt R-23

Votes

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

History

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HB 1964 in other sessions

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