BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6360: Firefighting foam

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

Summary

  • Removes the exemption prohibiting the manufacture, sale and use of class B firefighting foam with PFAS for aircraft rescue and firefighting required by federal law, and at oil refineries, terminals, and chemical plants.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6360), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 2020
Companion bill
HB 2265

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

SB 6360 in other sessions

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