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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5404

SB 5404: Sunscreen/schools

Permitting the possession and application of topical sunscreen products at schools.

Summary

  • Allows students, parents, and school personnel to possess and apply sunscreen products while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or summer camp.
  • Specifies that a prescription or note of a licensed health care professional is not necessary if the sunscreen is regulated for over-the-counter use.
  • Requires a parent or guardian to supply a sunscreen product for student use.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5404), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 16, 2017
  3. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2017
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2017
  6. LawMay 4, 2017
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 23, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2017
Session law
Chapter 186, Laws of 2017
Companion bill
HB 1573
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5404, SSB 5404

AN ACT Relating to sunscreen in schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Marko Liias D-21Hans Zeiger R-25Lisa Wellman D-41Karen Keiser D-33Joe Fain R-47Patty Kuderer D-48Senator D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5404
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5404
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5404
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 5/4/2017. (SSB 5404)
  2. Chapter 186, 2017 Laws. (SSB 5404)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5404)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5404)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5404)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5404)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5404)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5404)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5404)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5404)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5404)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5404)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5404)
  14. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5404)
  15. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5404)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5404)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5404)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5404)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5404)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5404)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5404)
  25. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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