BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6416

SB 6416: Needlesticks and sharps

Regulating occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials.

Summary

  • The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt rules by March 1, 2001, governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and HIV. L&I = s rules must require each employer to conduct product evaluations of needleless systems and sharps.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6416), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2000
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
Introduced
January 14, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6416, ESSB 6416

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 9, 2000
Version voted on: ESSB 6416
39 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican12901
How each member voted

History

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SB 6416 in other sessions

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