Washington Sharps Waste Disposal Act (HB 1496)
Status:
Failed
Type:
Bill
Date:
February, 2011
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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