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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1590

HB 1590: Composting/nuisance lawsuits

Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits.

Summary

  • Provides that composting, if consistent with good agricultural or forest practices, established prior to surrounding nonagricultural or non-forestry activities, and in compliance with county and city regulations, is presumed to be reasonable and does not constitute a nuisance unless the activity or practice violates county or city regulations or has a substantial adverse effect on public health and safety.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1590), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 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 24, 2017 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5431
Versions
HB 1590, SHB 1590

AN ACT Relating to protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

12 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Vincent Buys R-42Larry Springer D-45Eric Pettigrew D-37Tom Dent R-13Kristine Lytton D-40Derek Stanford D-1Bruce Chandler R-15Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Joe Schmick R-9Norma Smith R-10Gael Tarleton D-36Dick Muri R-28

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1590)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1590)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1590)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1590)
  8. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  10. Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  16. Minority; do not pass.
  17. AGNR - Majority; do pass.
  18. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1590 in other sessions

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