Introduced
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To establish analytical method quality control standards for environmental laboratories accredited under the program proposed by House Bill 5742. Also, to authorize procedures for revoking the accreditation of a laboratory that fails to maintain the standards, and for the appeal of a revocation.
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 5742 and Senate Bill 1135.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To require the Auditor General to report to the legislature every two years on audits comparing the quality and cost of data generated by the Department of Environmental Quality environmental lab compared to comparable private labs. See also Senate Bill 1135 and House Bill 5742.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To require the Auditor General to report to the legislature every two years on audits comparing the quality and cost of data generated by the Department of Environmental Quality environmental lab compared to comparable private labs. See also Senate Bill 1135 and House Bill 5742.
