VA HB2317 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-11 - Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions
Pending: House Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Three-year moratorium on installation of synthetic turf that contains recycled crumb rubber from waste tires at schools and recreational parks. Places a three-year moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf that contains recycled crumb rubber from waste tires within the boundaries of a public or private elementary or secondary school, public or private preschool, or recreational park by any (i) public or private elementary or secondary school, (ii) public or private preschool, or (iii) local governing body. The bill also requires the Virginia Department of Health, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Department of Education, to analyze the potential adverse health impacts of synthetic turf that contains recycled crumb rubber from waste tires and report its findings to the General Assembly.

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Title

Schools and recreational parks; installation of synthetic turf.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-11HouseLeft in Health, Welfare and Institutions
2015-01-29HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2015-01-26HouseAssigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2
2015-01-22HouseReferred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
2015-01-22HousePresented and ordered printed 15103516D

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