BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 3282: Plastic and styrofoam
Requiring Washington State University to research and develop alternatives to petrochemical-based plastic and styrofoam.
Summary
- Washington State University (WSU) must research and develop nonfood-based compostable plastic that can be used in place of petroleum-based plastic bags, petroleum-based plastic bottles, and petroleum-based styrofoam single-use food service packaging.
- WSU must present its research in a report to the Governor and to the Legislature by December 1, 2008.
From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 3282), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Maralyn Chase (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2008 in the House
- Last action
- January 28, 2008
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to alternatives to petrochemical-based plastic and styrofoam;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health.
HB 3282 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 3282 (2005–06) Hood Canal account