Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died 5 D cosponsors

HB 1143 — Requiring notification of the discharge or use of firefighting foam containing certain chemicals.

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The amendment to HB 1143 introduces some specific requirements regarding the notification process for using or discharging firefighting foam that contains certain harmful chemicals known as PFAS. Now, anyone who uses or discharges this foam must notify the relevant authorities within twenty-four hours and provide details such as the time, date, and location of the incident. Additionally, there are now penalties for failing to report such discharges, which underscores the seriousness of protecting the environment from these toxic substances. This change aims to enhance accountability and quick response measures to potential environmental hazards caused by these chemicals.

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H-1494.2SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1143State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByHouse Environment & Energy (originally sponsored by Representatives Reeves, Gregerson, Appleton, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, and Stanford)READ FIRST TIME 02/15/19.AN ACT Relating to requiring notification of the discharge or use of firefighting foam containing certain chemicals;
H-0387.1HOUSE BILL 1143State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Reeves, Gregerson, Appleton, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, and StanfordRead first time 01/15/19.Referred to Committee on Environment & Energy.AN ACT Relating to requiring notification of the discharge or use of firefighting foam containing certain chemicals;
and prescribing penalties.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
prescribing penalties;
and declaring an emergency.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
In any enforcement action for a violation of the requirements of this section, it is an affirmative defense, if established by a person by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person had no knowledge that class B firefighting foam used or discharged by the person contained intentionally added PFAS chemicals.(5) Any person not subject to the requirements of this section, if any such person exists, is nevertheless encouraged to provide notification to the department that is consistent with subsections (1) and (2) of this section.(6) No officer, agent, or employee of a government entity shall be personally liable for any civil penalty arising from the performance of official duties for which the person is not otherwise liable.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
(5) Any person not subject to the requirements of this section, if any such person exists, is nevertheless encouraged to provide notification to the department that is consistent with subsections (1) and (2) of this section.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
and(b) Immediately notify the division of emergency management within the state military department, using the division's twenty-four hour statewide toll-free number established for reporting emergencies.(2) The notification to the department under subsection (1) of this section must include the time, date, location, and estimated amount of class B firefighting foam used or discharged.(3) The failure to provide notification of a discharge to state waters of class B firefighting foam under this section is subject to the penalties provided in RCW 90.48.144 and injunctive relief under RCW 90.48.037.
and(b) Immediately notify the division of emergency management within the state military department, using the division's twenty-four hour statewide toll-free number established for reporting emergencies.(2) The notification to the department under subsection (1) of this section must include the time, date, location, and estimated amount of class B firefighting foam used or discharged.(3) The failure to provide notification of a discharge to state waters of class B firefighting foam under this section is subject to the penalties provided in RCW 90.48.144.(4) For purposes of this section, "class B firefighting foam" and "PFAS chemicals" have the same meaning as in RCW 70.75A.005.Sec.
The department may bring action for injunctive relief against a person that the department has reasonable suspicion to believe is in recurrent or ongoing violation of the requirements of this section.
An injunctive relief action brought under this section may include action to require a person to comply with the requirements of RCW 70.75A.010 or an entity, including an entity specified in RCW 70.75A.020 (2), (3), or (4), to cease use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
No officer, agent, or employee of a government entity shall be personally liable for any civil penalty arising from the performance of official duties, for which the person is not otherwise liable.
In any enforcement action for a violation of the requirements of this section, it is an affirmative defense, if established by a person by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person had no knowledge that class B firefighting foam used or discharged by the person contained intentionally added PFAS chemicals.(4) For purposes of this section, "class B firefighting foam" and "PFAS chemicals" have the same meaning as in RCW 70.75A.005.Sec.
Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state toxics control account created in RCW 70.l05D.070.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state toxics control account created in RCW 70.l05D.070.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.--- END ---
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
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This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. House Rules "X" file.

  2. House Rules "X" file.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 03:30 PM

  12. Minority; without recommendation.

  13. Minority; do not pass.

  14. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

  16. Minority; do not pass.

  17. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  18. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 08:00 AM

  19. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1143?
HB 1143 is sponsored by Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Mia Gregerson (Democrat), Appleton, Joe Fitzgibbon (Democrat), Timm Ormsby (Democrat), and Derek Stanford (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1143?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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