BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1167: Composting/nuisance lawsuits
Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits.
Summary
- Provides that composting is presumed to be reasonable and does not constitute a nuisance if it meets certain specified criteria.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1167), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Out of committeeFeb 8, 2019
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Amy Walen (D-48)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 21, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 5476
AN ACT Relating to protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Amy Walen (D-48)
8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- House Rules "X" file.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- RDAN - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.
HB 1167 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1167 (2025–26) Maritime careers task force
- HB 1167 (2023–24) Residential housing
- HB 1167 (2021–22) Thurston superior court
- HB 1167 (2017–18) Fire commissioner comp.
- HB 1167 (2015–16) Palliative care coverage
- HB 1167 (2013–14) Growth mgmt act, repeal of
- HB 1167 (2011–12) DUI provisions
- HB 1167 (2009–10) Linked deposit program study