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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2265

HB 2265: Firefighting foam

Eliminating exemptions from restrictions on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foam.

Summary

  • Eliminates exceptions from restrictions on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting foam containing intentionally added per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals for use in chemical plants and oil refineries and terminals, beginning January 1, 2024.
  • Authorizes the Department of Ecology to issue time-limited waivers from PFAS foam restrictions to chemical plants, oil refineries, and terminals, upon the submission of specified information.
  • Eliminates exceptions from restrictions on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of PFAS foam where required by federal law, effective no earlier than two years after federal law changes so as to allow the use of PFAS-free foam.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2265), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 16, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2020
  6. LawMar 18, 2020
Prime sponsor
Beth Doglio (D-22)
Introduced
January 13, 2020 in the House
Last action
March 18, 2020
Session law
Chapter 23, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
SB 6360
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2265, ESHB 2265

AN ACT Relating to eliminating exemptions from restrictions on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foam;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mari Leavitt D-28Sharon Shewmake D-42Davina Duerr D-1Jake Fey D-27Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2265
92 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican36401
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2265
36 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27101
Republican91100
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 2265)
  2. Chapter 23, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 2265)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2265)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2265)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2265)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2265)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2265)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2265)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2265)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2265)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2265)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2265)
  13. ENET - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2265)
  14. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 2265)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2265)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2265)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2265)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2265)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2265)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2265)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  24. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2265)
  25. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
  27. Prefiled for introduction.

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