BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2385: Antifouling paints

Concerning antifouling paints on recreational water vessels.

Summary

  • Moves the effective date of the prohibition on copper-based antifouling paint for recreational vessels from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2026.
  • Prohibits antifouling paints containing cybutryne for recreational vessels beginning January 1, 2023.
  • Authorizes the Department of Ecology to collect certain information from antifouling paint manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2385), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Chapman (D-24)
Introduced
January 13, 2020 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to antifouling paints on recreational water vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Chapman (D-24)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2385 in other sessions

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