BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1299: Ballast water management

Modifying ballast water discharge requirements.

Summary

Authorizes the discharge of ballast water in Washington waters if the safety of the vessel, its passengers, or crew is in jeopardy.
Allows vessels to discharge ballast water in Washington waters if water originated in designated Alaskan waters.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1299), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ballast water management;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1299 (2025–26) Minimum parking requirements · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1299 (2023–24) Beverage alcohol/workforce · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1299 (2021–22) Hospitality industry/B&O tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1299 (2019–20) Assistant AG bargaining · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1299 (2017–18) Cattle feedlots/odor & dust · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1299 (2015–16) Trans budgt 2013-15, 2015-17 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session
HB 1299 (2013–14) Sunshine committee · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1299 (2011–12) Pub records request disputes · Did not pass · died in committee