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.