BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1925: Schools/lead in water

Taking action to address lead in drinking water in schools.

Summary

  • Requires schools to develop a plan of action by January 1, 2018 to prevent lead levels above 1 part per billion in water used for drinking or cooking.
  • Requires schools to periodically test fixtures used for drinking water or cooking for the presence of lead, including annual testing of each water fixture in schools beginning January 1, 2018.
  • Requires schools to provide certain information to state agencies and persons affiliated with the school regarding lead testing activities.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1925), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gerry Pollet (D-46)
Introduced
February 2, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to taking action to address lead in drinking water in schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gerry Pollet (D-46)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1925 in other sessions

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