SB 6700 - DIGEST

     Finds that children and other vulnerable subpopulations are generally more susceptible to illness and injury from exposure to pollutants than are other populations, and that society has a moral obligation to protect children and other vulnerable subpopulations from illness and injury associated with pollution.  It is thus the policy of the state of Washington that all decisions related to pollutants be made in such a way that children and other vulnerable subpopulations are protected.

     Finds that toxic substances that persist in the environment building up in the food supply, body fat, and breast milk pose particulary serious threats to children, other vulnerable subpopulations, and society as a whole.

     Establishes a goal of ending releases of persistent and bioaccumulative toxic substances to the environment on realistic yet urgent timelines.