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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1002

HB 1002: Mercury

Reducing the release of mercury into the environment.

Summary

  • Requires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury.
  • Prohibits the sale of certain mercury-containing novelties, thermometers, motor vehicles, and thermostats.
  • Directs the Department of General Administration as to how mercury-containing products should be prioritized for state purchase.
  • Requires the Department of Ecology to petition the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a permanent mercury repository.
  • Requires the Department of Health to develop a mercury disposal education plan.
  • Requires schools to remove and dispose of existing mercury from science classrooms.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1002), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 13, 2003
  3. Passed HouseFeb 26, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 2003
  5. Partly vetoedMay 14, 2003
  6. LawMay 14, 2003
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-22)
Introduced
January 13, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 14, 2003
Session law
Chapter 260, Laws of 2003
Companion bill
SB 5124
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1002, ESHB 1002

AN ACT Relating to mercury reduction and education;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-22)

28 co-sponsors (25 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Jean Berkey D-38Mike Cooper D-21Sandra Romero D-22Kelli Linville D-42Maralyn Chase D-32Ruth Kagi D-32Alex Wood D-3Geoff Simpson D-47Dawn Morrell D-25Phil Rockefeller D-23Laura Ruderman D-45Bill Fromhold D-49Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Steve Conway D-29Lynn Kessler D-24Eileen Cody D-34Fred Jarrett R-41Velma Veloria D-11Al O'Brien D-1Tom Campbell R-2Joe McDermott D-34Judy Clibborn D-41Brian Sullivan D-21Toby Nixon R-45Jim McIntire D-46Patricia Lantz D-26Jim Moeller D-49Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1002
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican46000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1002
47 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican23110
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Absent (1)

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House · FP as Amd by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1002
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican46000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Chapter 260, 2003 Laws PV. (ESHB 1002)
  2. Governor partially vetoed. (ESHB 1002)
  3. Effective date 7/27/2003. (ESHB 1002)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1002)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1002)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1002)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1002)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1002)
  9. Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1002)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESHB 1002)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1002)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1002)
  13. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water. (ESHB 1002)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1002)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1002)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1002)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1002)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1002)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1002)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1002)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1002)
  25. Minority; do not pass.
  26. FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. FEP - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.
  29. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1002 in other sessions

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