Beginning on page 2, line 1 of the amendment, strike all material through "repealed." on page 11, line 36, and insert the following:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  "(1) The department of commerce must review appliance efficiency standards and provide recommendations for revisions to chapter 19.260 RCW. The review required under this section must be limited to the following items: Faucets, spray sprinkler bodies, showerheads, urinals, and water closets. For each item, the department of commerce must:

(a) Seek the input of manufacturers with regard to the cost and feasibility of revising efficiency standards; and

(b) Identify if items are subject to federal efficiency standards and determine whether the standards would preempt state efficiency standards.

(2) The department of commerce, in consultation with the department of health, must:

(a) Examine the risk of waterborne diseases from water efficient appliances, including but not limited to legionnaires disease; and

(b) Provide recommendations to address health risks posed by water efficient appliances.

(3) The department of commerce must submit a report of its findings and recommendations, as required under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, to the legislature by December 31, 2018."

On page 12, beginning on line 2 of the title amendment, after "19.260.010" strike all material through "19.27.170." on line 4 and insert "; and creating a new section."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Commerce to review efficiency standards for various items and report to the legislature with recommendations.