Washington D.C. Council Bill 210833 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on January 6 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-01-06 - Signed with Act Number A21-0604
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

As introduced, this bill prohibits the advertisement, packaging, or labeling of any nonwoven disposable product as flushable, sewer safe, or septic safe unless the claim is substantiated by competent and reliable scientific evidence. The bill authorizes the Department of Energy and Environment (DDOE) to impose civil fines and penalties to sanction non-compliance with its provisions. DDOE is also authorized to seek injunctive relief or other appropriate remedies in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce compliance.

Nonwoven Disposable Products Act Of 2016

Cnc. Mary Cheh [D]

Cnc. Vincent Orange [D]

2016-12-06 - Council - Amendment (Cheh) (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-12-06 - Council - Final Reading (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-11-15 - Council - First Reading CC (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-01-06	Council	Signed with Act Number A21-0604
2017-01-06	Council	Enacted with Act Number A21-0604
2016-12-23	Council	Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on January 10, 2017
2016-12-06	Council	Final Reading
2016-12-06	Council	Amendment (Cheh)
2016-11-15	Council	First Reading CC
2016-11-08	Council	Committee Report Filed
2016-11-07	Council	Committee Mark-up of B21-0833
2016-10-24	Council	Public Hearing Held
2016-10-07	Council	Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2016-07-15	Council	Notice of Intent to Act on B21-0833 Published in the DC Register
2016-07-12	Council	Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
2016-07-12	Council	Introduced in Legislative Meeting

Type	Source
Summary	http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B21-0833
Text	http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Download/36244/B21-0833-Introduction.pdf
Text	http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Download/36244/B21-0833-Engrossment.pdf
Text	http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Download/36244/B21-0833-Enrollment.pdf
Roll Call	http://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B21-0833