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Introduced
01/11/2018
01/11/2018
In Committee
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
Crossed Over
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Passed
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to antifouling paints on recreational water1vessels; amending RCW 70.300.005, 70.300.010, and 70.300.020;2creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.3
AI Summary
This bill aims to phase out the use of copper-based and other toxic antifouling paints and coatings on recreational water vessels in the state of Washington. It prohibits the sale of new recreational water vessels with copper-based antifouling paint starting in 2021 and bans the sale and application of antifouling paints containing more than 0.5% copper on recreational water vessels starting in 2021, with exceptions for wood boats. The bill also directs the Department of Ecology to report to the legislature on the environmental impacts of antifouling paints, safer alternatives, and potential regulatory changes, including the possible adoption of a leach rate standard.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Mike Chapman (D)*,
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Paul Graves (R),
Dave Hayes (R),
Zackary Hudgins (D),
Joan McBride (D),
Gael Tarleton (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018*. (on 03/15/2018)
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