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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6210

SB 6210: Antifouling paints

Concerning antifouling paints on recreational water vessels.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct a review of antifouling paints and submit a report to the Legislature by June 30, 2024.
  • Prohibits the sale of copper-based antifouling paints for use on recreational vessels beginning January 1, 2026, if Ecology determines that safer and effective alternatives to copper-based antifouling paints are feasible, reasonable, and readily available.
  • Prohibits antifouling paints containing cybutryne on recreational vessels beginning January 1, 2023.
  • Authorizes Ecology to collect certain information from antifouling paint manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6210), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2020
  6. LawMar 18, 2020
Prime sponsor
Liz Lovelett (D-40)
Introduced
January 13, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
March 18, 2020
Session law
Chapter 67, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6210, SSB 6210

AN ACT Relating to antifouling paints on recreational water vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Lovelett (D-40)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2020
Version voted on: SSB 6210
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican18002
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2020
Version voted on: SSB 6210
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (SSB 6210)
  2. Chapter 67, 2020 Laws. (SSB 6210)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6210)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6210)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6210)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6210)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6210)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6210)
  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6210)
  10. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6210)
  11. APP - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6210)
  12. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 6210)
  13. ENVI - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6210)
  14. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (SSB 6210)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6210)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6210)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6210)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6210)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6210)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6210)
  24. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Referred to Ways & Means.
  26. And refer to Ways & Means.
  27. ENET - Majority; do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
  29. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 6210 in other sessions

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