SSB 5494: Protecting Washington communities from lead-based paint.
Signed into law: Chapter 180, Laws of 2025
- Sponsor
- Kauffman
- Introduced
- January 27, 2025
- Status
- C 180 L 25
- Last action
- Effective date 7/27/2025. (April 29, 2025)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Commerce to administer and enforce a state Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program under the same requirements and authorizations as for the Lead-Based Paint Activities Program. Modifies provisions related to funding, fees, and inspections and enforcement for these programs.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 11, 202563 yea · 33 nay · 2 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 7, 202531 yea · 18 nay
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