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WA SB6219
Bill
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Wilson
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AI Summary
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Repeals chapter 70A.214 RCW, Washington's 1990 pollution prevention planning law that set a goal of reducing hazardous waste generation by 50% by 1995 through voluntary reduction strategies
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Eliminates the Office of Waste Reduction's duties, hazardous substance use reduction consultation programs, waste reduction workshops, research programs, and K-12 school recycling awards programs
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Removes the requirement for hazardous waste generators and metals mining/milling operations to complete voluntary reduction plans
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Amends related statutes to remove references to chapter 70A.214, including removing pollution prevention planning fees (RCW 70A.218.030) while maintaining the $35 annual hazardous waste generator fee
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Updates the model toxics control operating and capital accounts to remove chapter 70A.214 from the list of programs eligible for financial assistance
Legislative Description
Repealing the pollution prevention planning requirements under chapter 70A.214 RCW.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
1/19/2026