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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6473

SB 6473: Asbestos building materials

Concerning asbestos-containing building materials.

Summary

  • Prohibits, with some exceptions, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new non-residential construction and renovations.
  • Changes the threshold amount of asbestos necessary for a building material to be considered an asbestos-containing building material.
  • Requires owners of manufacturing facilities to perform an inspection for asbestos-containing building materials in their facilities and to develop and maintain an asbestos management plan.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 6473), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 19, 2020
  6. LawMar 19, 2020
Prime sponsor
Derek Stanford (D-1)
Introduced
January 17, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
March 19, 2020
Session law
Chapter 100, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6473, ESSB 6473

AN ACT Relating to asbestos-containing building materials;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Derek Stanford (D-1)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Senator D-46Steve Conway D-29Karen Keiser D-33Bob Hasegawa D-11Marko Liias D-21Kevin Van De Wege D-24Andy Billig D-3Senator D-22Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6473
41 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican12602
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6473
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican39002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6473
42 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican14600
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESSB 6473)
  2. Chapter 100, 2020 Laws. (ESSB 6473)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6473)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6473)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6473)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6473)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 42; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6473)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6473)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6473)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6473)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6473)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6473)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6473)
  14. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6473)
  15. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (ESSB 6473)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6473)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6473)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6473)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6473)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6473)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 6473)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6473)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6473)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6473)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6473)
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 6473 in other sessions

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