BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2696: Levels of lead in children

Testing for elevated levels of lead in children.

Summary

  • Provides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and children in lead poisoning prevention at mobile unit testing events.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Zack Hudgins (D-11)
Introduced
January 16, 2008 in the House
Last action
January 16, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to testing for elevated levels of lead in children under six years old in Washington;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.

HB 2696 in other sessions

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

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