SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5051
BYSenators Moore, Smitherman and Tanner
Authorizing environmental excellence awards.
Senate Committee on Parks & Ecology
Senate Hearing Date(s):January 19, 1987
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Kreidler, Chairman; Rinehart, Vice Chairman; Hansen.
Senate Staff:Gary Wilburn (786-7717)
April 7, 1987
AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 9, 1987
BACKGROUND:
The Ecological Commission annually presents Environmental Awards to recognize significant contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting the environmental quality of the State of Washington. The current program is not designed to recognize contributions by manufacturers whose products are labeled in a manner designed to ensure environmental protection.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Ecology is to establish an environmental excellence awards program recognizing environmentally-protective labelling for the following product categories: paint products, cleaning agents, pesticides, automotive and marine products, and hobby and recreation products. The award recipients are entitled to display an appropriate logo developed by the Department.
Fiscal Note: none requested
Senate Committee - Testified: Bob Nichols, Department of Ecology
HOUSE AMENDMENT:
The House amendment adds the bill to Chapter 43.21A RCW instead of Chapter 43.21C RCW.