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WA SB6219

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wilson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Removes the requirement for hazardous waste generators and metals mining/milling operations to complete voluntary reduction plans

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Technology1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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