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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1256

HB 1256: Window blind cords

Preventing serious injury and strangulation from window blind cords or other significant safety hazards in child care settings.

Summary

  • Prohibits the use of window blinds or other window coverings with certain types of pull cords that may pose a risk of strangulation to young children in child care settings.
  • Requires the Department of Early Learning to consider publications of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission when developing and reviewing the minimum requirements related to the safety of child care settings.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1256), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2007
  3. Passed HouseFeb 21, 2007
  4. Passed SenateApr 13, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 2, 2007
  6. LawMay 2, 2007
Prime sponsor
Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36)
Introduced
January 15, 2007 in the House
Last action
May 2, 2007
Session law
Chapter 299, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1256, SHB 1256

AN ACT Relating to preventing serious injury and strangulation from window blind cords or other significant safety hazards in child care settings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Ruth Kagi D-32Ross Hunter D-48Al O'Brien D-1Mark Ericks D-1

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 21, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 1256
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican34100
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 13, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 1256
42 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28004
Republican14300
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 16, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 1256
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican31103
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SHB 1256)
  2. Chapter 299, 2007 Laws. (SHB 1256)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1256)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1256)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1256)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1256)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1256)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1256)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1256)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1256)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1256)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1256)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1256)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1256)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1256)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1256)
  17. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1256)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1256)
  19. HSC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1256)
  20. And refer to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 1256)
  21. EDU - Majority; without recommendation. (SHB 1256)
  22. Referred to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 1256)
  23. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SHB 1256)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1256)
  25. Placed on third reading. (SHB 1256)
  26. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1256)
  27. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee. (SHB 1256)
  29. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1256)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1256)
  33. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

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