BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2241: Lead in aquatic environment

Reducing the introduction of lead into the aquatic environment.

Summary

Prohibits the sale or purchase of a prohibited lead product after January 1, 2014.
Defines prohibited lead product as either a lead weighted fishing hook or a fishing sinker meeting certain specifications, and excluding any product used for the purposes of commercial fishing.
Requires the first entity in Washington in the stream of commerce for a prohibited lead product to notify all retailers that sell its product about the prohibition, and how to properly dispose of any remaining prohibited lead products in inventory.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (HB 2241), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reducing the introduction of lead into the aquatic environment;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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