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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6620

SB 6620: Biological remediation tech

Regarding biological remediation technologies for on-site sewage disposal systems.

Summary

  • Authorizes use of biological remediation technology in failed drainfields of on-site sewage disposal systems.
  • Authorizes use of biological remediation technology in preventing clogged infiltrative surfaces when an on-site sewage disposal systems is not in a state of failure.
  • Requires manufacturers of biological remediation technologies to provide documentation to the local health jurisdiction that there has been verified performance of the technology.
  • Requires the Board of Health to adopt rules regarding verification of biological remediation products performance as well as the certification, monitoring and use of such products. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6620), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Craig Pridemore (D-49)
Introduced
January 21, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2008
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 3014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6620, SSB 6620

AN ACT Relating to an exemption for manufacturers of biological remediation technologies for use in on-site sewage disposal systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Craig Pridemore (D-49)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Eric Oemig D-45Brian Hatfield D-19Karen Fraser D-22Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6620
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6620)
  2. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 6620)
  3. ENVH - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6620)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6620)
  5. ENVH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6620)
  6. First reading, referred to Select Committee on Environmental Health. (SSB 6620)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6620)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6620)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6620)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6620)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6620)
  14. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6620)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6620)
  17. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Water, Energy & Telecommunications. (SSB 6620)
  18. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
  19. Minority; without recommendation.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  21. WET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6620)
  22. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6620)
  23. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6620)
  24. Referred to Ways & Means.
  25. And refer to Ways & Means.
  26. WET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications.

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