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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1785

HB 1785: Antifouling paints

Limiting the use of certain antifouling paints.

Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of new recreational water vessels with antifouling paint containing copper beginning January 1, 2017.
  • Prohibits the sale of antifouling paint containing more than 0.5 percent copper beginning January 1, 2024.
  • Prohibits the sale of new or used recreational water vessels with antifouling paint containing copper beginning January 1, 2027.
  • Requires the Department of Ecology to study antifouling paint and provide a report to the Legislature.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1785), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dave Upthegrove (D-33)
Introduced
February 2, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1785, SHB 1785

AN ACT Relating to limiting the use of certain antifouling paints;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Upthegrove (D-33)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1785)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1785)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1785)
  6. Referred to Environment. (SHB 1785)
  7. Referred to Environment.
  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1785)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1785)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1785)
  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1785)
  16. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1785)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1785)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. First reading, referred to Environment.

HB 1785 in other sessions

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