BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
HB 2507: Bulk mercury
Regarding the regulation of mercury.
Summary
- Amends the definition of "bulk mercury" to exclude mercury-added products.
- Repeals the requirement that facilities that are not subject to the ban on the sale or purchase and delivery of bulk mercury submit an annual inventory of their purchases and use of bulk mercury to the Department of Ecology.
- Exempts prescription devices regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration from the requirements related to the use and sale of mercury.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2507), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 16, 2012
- Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (D-22)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2012 in the House
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
- Companion bill
- SB 6131
AN ACT Relating to clarifying certain issues with regard to the regulation of bulk mercury;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
- ENVI - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Environment.
HB 2507 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2507 (2025–26) Sex offender information
- HB 2507 (2019–20) Wastewater pollution
- HB 2507 (2017–18) Employee recognition awards
- HB 2507 (2015–16) Offender assault victims
- HB 2507 (2013–14) Vehicular homicide punishmnt
- HB 2507 (2009–10) Asbestos-related liabilities
- HB 2507 (2007–08) Higher edu institutions
- HB 2507 (2005–06) False college degrees