Introduced
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To require the Department of Environmental Quality to establish an environmental laboratory accreditation program, and standards for analytical methods; provide for reciprocity with labs in other states that meet the standards; and authorize fees for accreditation.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that is part of a revised package that makes the proposed lab quality accreditation program optional, and that establishes a Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Advisory Council appointed by the governor. See also House Bill 5743 and Senate Bill 1135.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to implement a Laboratory Data Quality Recognition Program to identify commercial laboratories qualified to generate data for submission to the DEQ. The program would be voluntary, except that labs seeking to perform testing associated with a state-funded project or program would be required to participate. See also House Bill 5743 and Senate Bill 1135, which would create a Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Advisory Council.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to implement a Laboratory Data Quality Recognition Program to identify commercial laboratories qualified to generate data for submission to the DEQ. The program would be voluntary, except that labs seeking to perform testing associated with a state-funded project or program would be required to participate. See also House Bill 5743 and Senate Bill 1135, which would create a Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Advisory Council.
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
