SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6902
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statement of legislative intent.
As of January 31, 2008
Title: An act relating to improving the clarity of the Washington clean air act by increasing readability through policy neutral changes.
Brief Description: Updating the Washington clean air act.
Sponsors: Senator Rockefeller.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Water, Energy & Telecommunications: 2/1/08.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WATER, ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Staff: Sam Thompson (786-7413)
Background: The Washington Clean Air Act (RCW chapter 70.94), enacted in 1967 and amended several times, is the basis for state and local air pollution regulation.
Summary of Bill: Several non-substantive changes revise the Washington Clean Air Act to enhance readability, reduce redundancies, and eliminate obsolete provisions.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.