1212-S AMS MCMU S4595.1

SHB 1212 - S AMD TO ED COMM AMD (S-4357.1/92)

By Senator McMullen

    On page 3, after line 26 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.335 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) After December 31, 1992, no school district may buy any products made from tropical hardwoods.

    (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules defining "tropical hardwood" and "products made from tropical hardwood."   The definition of "products made from tropical hardwood" shall not include paper products.

    (3) The superintendent may grant exemptions to subsection (1) of this section upon application by a school district:

    (a) To maintain historical or architectural integrity for structures in existence on December 31, 1992; or

    (b) For a particular product upon a finding by the superintendent that cost-effective substitute is not available."

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.    Section 2 of this act shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired or liability or obligation incurred before the effective date of this act."

SHB 1212 - S AMD TO ED COMM AMD (S-4357.1/92)

By Senator McMullen

    On page 4, line 5 of the title amendment, after "insert"" strike "and" and after "28A.335.190" insert "; adding a new section to chapter 28A.335 RCW; and creating a new section"