Related To Toxic Chemicals.
Last status update Jan 21, 2026
What this measure contains
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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- Introduced · Official document ↗· Jan 14, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Feb 20, 2026
Legislative path
Each stage below is a recorded decision from the official measure history, attached to the draft it considered. A member's row follows their votes from the first draft to the latest, and a highlighted vote marks where it changed. Committee and conference votes list every member by name. Floor votes list only exceptions; members serving that day who aren't named are shown as ayes in a dashed outline.
- Introduced
- SD1by AEN
Decision stages
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Government Operations (GVO) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
3 aye · 0 no · 2 excused · Source roll call
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Agriculture and Environment (AEN) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
3 aye · 0 no · 2 excused · Source roll call
Senate members along the path
| Member | GVO Introduced | AEN Introduced | Change along the path |
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| Brenton AwaSD-023 | Aye | Aye | |
| Lynn DecoiteSD-007 | Excused | ||
| Mike GabbardSD-021 | Aye | Aye | |
| Troy HashimotoSD-005 | Excused | ||
| Angus McKelveySD-006 | Aye | ||
| Sharon MoriwakiSD-012 | Excused | ||
| Karl RhoadsSD-013 | Excused | ||
| Tim RichardsSD-004 | Aye |
Aye named · Aye* with reservations · Aye floor vote, not named as an exception · No · Excused · Changed reversed from the previous vote
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Legislative history
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Pending Introduction.
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Introduced and passed First Reading.
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Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM.
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The committee(s) on AEN/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on AEN/GVO deferred the measure until 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Moriwaki.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Rhoads.
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Reported from AEN/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2679) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.