BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 3385: Biological laboratory rules
Establishing Washington state biological laboratory rules.
Summary
- Finds that although research in biotechnology is relatively new, exposures to dangerous substances from various biotechnology labs around the country already have occurred. Declares that safe and responsible biotechnology research requires that the research be transparent, subject to independent oversight and regulation, and that violations of those regulations be effectively sanctioned.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedMar 6, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Maralyn Chase (D-32)
- Introduced
- March 6, 2008 in the House
- Last action
- March 6, 2008
AN ACT Relating to biological research laboratory health and safety;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)
3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.