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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5431

SB 5431: Composting/nuisance lawsuits

Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits.

Summary

  • Establishes that composting, if it meets specific requirements, is presumed to be reasonable and not found to be a nuisance unless the activity violates county or city regulations or has a substantial adverse effect on public health and safety.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5431), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Judy Warnick (R-13)
Introduced
January 24, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
February 22, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1590
Versions
SB 5431, ESSB 5431

AN ACT Relating to protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Warnick (R-13)

7 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Dean Takko D-19Senator R-8Senator R-12Marko Liias D-21Mark Schoesler R-9Senator R-15Phil Fortunato R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5431
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20005
Republican23010
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (5)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed May 2, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5431
40 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16603
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5431)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5431)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5431)
  4. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5431)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5431)
  6. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5431)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5431)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5431)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5431)
  10. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5431)
  11. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (ESSB 5431)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5431)
  13. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5431)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5431)
  15. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5431)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 5. (ESSB 5431)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5431)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5431)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5431)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5431)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5431)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5431)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5431)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.

SB 5431 in other sessions

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