1185-S2 AMH YBAR H3205.1

2SHB 1185 - H AMD 888

By Representative Ybarra

NOT ADOPTED 02/10/2024

Beginning on page 1, line 14, strike all of sections 1 through 17 and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. By December 1, 2026, the department of ecology must carry out a small business economic impact statement, consistent with the requirements of RCW 19.85.030, that examines the impacts of a potential prohibition on the sale of mercury-containing lights to begin January 1, 2029. Nothing in this section provides authority for the department of ecology to prohibit the sale of mercury-containing lights."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

Beginning on page 30, line 32, after "beginning" strike all material through "2029" on page 31, line 29 and insert "January 1, 2035"

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

EFFECT: Extends the existing mercury-containing lights stewardship program, in its current form, until January 1, 2035. Directs the department of ecology to prepare a small business economic impact statement by December 1, 2026, that examines the potential impacts of a potential prohibition on mercury-containing lights to begin January 1, 2029.

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