5890-S2 AMH CONW CORD 67

2SSB 5890 - H AMD 476 ADOPTED 4/18/03

By Representative Conway

   Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature is interested in tracking the rule development and implementation process for cholinesterase medical monitoring of farm workers who handle cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides. The department of labor and industries and stakeholders representing agricultural employers and employees shall report to the house commerce and labor committee and the senate agriculture committee by September 1, 2003, and by December 1, 2003, on the status of the rule development and implementation."

Correct the title.

EFFECT: Strikes provisions directing the Department of Labor and Industries to initiate a pilot project on mandatory medical monitoring for certain cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides.

Expresses the Legislature's interest in tracking the rule making process for mandatory medical monitoring.

Requires the Department and stakeholders representing agricultural employers and employees to report to legislative committees on the rule making process by September 1, 2003, and December 1, 2003.

Strikes the emergency clause.