Washington Sharps Waste Disposal Act (HB 1496) | Northwest Product Stewardship Council

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Status

Failed

Type

Bill

Date

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 12:00

Washington: the House Committee on Environment heard HB 1496 (An act relating to the disposal of residential sharps waste) on Feb. 17, 2011, it was referred to the House Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight but no action was taken and the bill died. See the House bill report (PDF) for more information.

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