Introduced
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To establish analytical method quality control standards for environmental laboratories accredited under the program proposed by Senate Bill 1136. 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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-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 Senate Bills 1132, 1133, and 1135.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To narrow the voluntary nature of the proposed bill, by requiring labs that perform testing associated with a state-funded project or program to participate in the program.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 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. The bill would also require the Auditor General to report to the legislature every two years on audits comparing the quality and cost of data generated by the DEQ environmental lab compared to comparable private labs. See also Senate Bill 1135, which would create a Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Advisory Council.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
