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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1299

HB 1299: Cattle feedlots/odor & dust

Including cattle feedlots implementing best management practices within the statutory exemption for odor or fugitive dust caused by agricultural activity.

Summary

  • Includes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain fugitive dust regulations.
  • Limits the scope of the agricultural activities exemption, as may be required in certain instances in order to comply with certain Clean Air Act requirements.
  • Specifies that any notice of violation issued by the Department of Ecology related to odors or fugitive dust caused by agricultural activities must include either a detailed statement with evidence as to why the activity is not consistent with good agricultural practices, or a detailed statement with evidence that the odors or fugitive dust have a substantial adverse effect on public health.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1299), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Blake (D-19)
Introduced
January 16, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5196
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1299, SHB 1299

AN ACT Relating to including certain cattle feedlots within the statutory exemption for odor or fugitive dust caused by agricultural activity;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

9 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Matt Manweller R-13Eric Pettigrew D-37Tom Dent R-13June Robinson D-38Mike Chapman D-24Vincent Buys R-42Joel Kretz R-7Larry Haler R-8Morgan Irwin R-31

Votes

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

History

  1. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1299)
  2. Referred to Environment. (SHB 1299)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1299)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Environment.
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1299)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1299)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1299)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1299)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1299)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1299)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  19. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1299)
  20. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1299 in other sessions

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