Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Health Care & Wellness Committee |
HB 1875
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Brief Description: Concerning water recreation facilities.
Sponsors: Representatives Taylor, DeBolt and McCune.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/16/11
Staff: Chris Blake (786-7392).
Background:
The State Board of Health (Board) is responsible for adopting rules regarding water recreation facilities. The rules must establish standards for safety, sanitation, and water quality, including design, operation, reporting injuries and illnesses, biological and chemical contamination, water quality monitoring, inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Local health jurisdictions may establish additional rules. The Department of Health (Department) is responsible for enforcing the Board's rules. The Department may enter into joint plans of responsibility with local health jurisdictions to enforce the Board's rules.
Summary of Bill:
In the event of the dissolution of a joint plan for the enforcement of water recreation facilities between the Department of Health (Department) and a local health jurisdiction, the Department shall assume enforcement responsibilities. Upon assuming enforcement responsibilities, the Department may not require that a facility change the installation of equipment if it: (1) was installed while the joint plan was in effect; (2) was installed in compliance with manufacturer specifications; (3) has not been found to be out of compliance by the local health jurisdiction; and (4) has not been subject to a recall or a change in specifications.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.