HB 1472-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Establishes the toxics reduction act. |
Requires the department of ecology to: (1) In consultation with the department of health, select up to four chemicals for the development of chemical action plans; and |
(2) When developing a chemical action plan, convene an external advisory committee to provide stakeholder input, expertise, and additional information. |
Establishes a permanent chemical safety committee in the office of the governor to fulfill the duties outlined in this act. |
Requires the department of enterprise services to establish purchasing and procurement policies that provide a preference for products and products in packaging that do not contain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals. |
Prohibits an agency from knowingly purchasing products or products in packaging containing persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals. |
Provides for termination and review, under the sunset act, of the chemical safety committee, and certain duties of the department of ecology related to this act. |