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HB 1409 - 2003-04
Revised for Passed Legislature: Making litter that is likely to injure a person or damage property "potentially dangerous litter," making improper disposal a civil infraction, and authorizing counties to abate a nuisance at the expense of the responsible party.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Defining "potentially dangerous litter" and making it a civil infraction to improperly dispose of potentially dangerous litter.
Original: Defining "potentially dangerous litter" and making it a civil infraction to improperly dispose of potentially dangerous litter.
Sponsors: Upthegrove, Hunt, S., Clibborn
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. (View Original Bill)
Feb 7
Public hearing in the House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 13
FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 17
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 4
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 11
1st substitute bill substituted (FEP 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water.
Mar 28
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 31
NR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 14
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 15
Committee amendment adopted as amended.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 21
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 23
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 24
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 24
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 16
Governor signed.
Chapter 337, 2003 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2003.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
Available Videos