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
- IntroducedJan 15, 2020
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- 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
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
SB 6360 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 6360 (2015–16) Traffic fines consolidation
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- SB 6360 (2011–12) Health care cost commission
- SB 6360 (2009–10) Verifying offender addresses
- SB 6360 (2007–08) Primary care task force
- SB 6360 (2005–06) Employment referrals