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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1186: Small-scale powered equipmnt

Regarding the sale and use of small-scale powered equipment.

Summary

  • Requires a retailer that offers small-scale powered equipment for sale to: (1) Provide equal or greater shelf space to similar products that are powered by an electrical cord or a rechargeable battery; and (2) Dedicate a portion of its shelf space to adequate signs describing the consumer benefits of choosing electric or battery-powered engines over small-scale powered equipment.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maralyn Chase (D-32)
Introduced
January 14, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to small-scale powered equipment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks.

HB 1186 in other sessions

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