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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5436

SB 5436: Vessel antifouling paints

Regarding the use of antifouling paints on recreational water vessels.

Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of new recreational water vessels with antifouling paint containing copper beginning January 1, 2018.
  • Prohibits the sale and application of antifouling paint containing more than 0.5 percent copper after January 1, 2020, if the paint is intended for use or applied to a recreational water vessel.
  • Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to study antifouling paints and provide a report to the Legislature.
  • Allows the DOE to create a statewide advisory committee to assist the DOE in implementing the requirements of the bill.
  • Requires the DOE, in consultation with other state natural resources agencies, to increase educational efforts regarding hull cleaning to reduce the spread of invasive species.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5436), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 3, 2011
  6. LawMay 3, 2011
Prime sponsor
Kevin Ranker (D-40)
Introduced
January 25, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 2011
Session law
Chapter 248, Laws of 2011
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5436, SSB 5436

AN ACT Relating to the use of antifouling paints on recreational water vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Ranker (D-40)

13 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paull Shin D-21Steve Litzow R-41Dan Swecker R-20Rodney Tom D-48Nick Harper D-38Sharon Nelson D-34Steve Hobbs D-44Karen Fraser D-22Phil Rockefeller D-23Scott White D-46Derek Kilmer D-26Steve Conway D-29Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5436
46 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican19300
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 6, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5436
62 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53101
Republican93102
How each member voted

Yea (62)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 18, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5436
38 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican111001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SSB 5436)
  2. Chapter 248, 2011 Laws. (SSB 5436)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5436)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5436)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5436)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5436)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5436)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5436)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5436)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5436)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5436)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5436)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5436)
  14. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5436)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5436)
  16. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5436)
  17. First reading, referred to Environment. (SSB 5436)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5436)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5436)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5436)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5436)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5436)
  25. NRMW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5436)
  26. NRMW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

SB 5436 in other sessions

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