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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1636: Phosphorus in lake water

Protecting lake water quality by reducing phosphorus from lawn fertilizers.

Summary

  • Finds that: (1) Phosphorus loading of surface waters can stimulate the growth of weeds and algae.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maralyn Chase (D-32)
Introduced
January 26, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
SB 5503

AN ACT Relating to protecting lake water quality by reducing phosphorus from lawn fertilizers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Dave Upthegrove D-33Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Jamie Pedersen D-43Christine Rolfes D-23Sharon Nelson D-34Timm Ormsby D-3

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 Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1636 in other sessions

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