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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6396

SB 6396: Perfluorinated chemicals

Concerning the use of perfluorinated chemicals in food packaging.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct an alternative s assessment of safer alternatives to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFASs) for specific food packaging applications.
  • Prohibits the use of PFASs for specific food packaging applications if the alternative s assessment identifies a safer alternative.
  • Provides guidelines for when manufacturers need to develop a certificate of compliance for specific food packaging applications.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6396), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lisa Wellman (D-41)
Introduced
January 15, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
February 22, 2018
Companion bill
HB 2658
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6396, SSB 6396

AN ACT Relating to the use of perfluorinated chemicals in food packaging;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D-41)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Senator D-36John McCoy D-38Kevin Van De Wege D-24Andy Billig D-3Maralyn Chase D-32Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6396)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6396)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6396)
  6. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (SSB 6396)
  7. Minority; do not pass 1st substitute. (SSB 6396)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6396)
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. Minority; do not pass 1st substitute.
  11. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6396)
  14. Referred to Ways & Means.
  15. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6396)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6396)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6396)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6396)
  19. Minority; without recommendation.
  20. Minority; do not pass.
  21. And refer to Ways & Means.
  22. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

SB 6396 in other sessions

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