Schools and recreational parks; installation of synthetic turf. (HB2317)
Introduced By
Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/22/2015 | Presented and ordered printed 15103516D |
| 01/22/2015 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/26/2015 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/29/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/30/2015 | Impact statement from VDH (HB2317) |
| 02/11/2015 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |