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2016 SESSION
HB 495 Synthetic turf; three-year moratorium on installation at schools and parks.
Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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 effects of synthetic turf that contains recycled crumb rubber from waste tires and report its findings to the General Assembly no later than July 1, 2017.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/16 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100846D
- 01/08/16 House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/15/16 House: Assigned Education sub: Elementary and Secondary Education
- 02/08/16 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/16 House: Left in Education