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• Introduced by Rep. Christine Rolfes, (D-Bainbridge Island) (D) on January 27, 2009, authorizes local jurisdictions to prohibit the use of solid fuel burning devices, except fireplaces, and wood stoves in areas designated nonattainment for fine particulate matter by the United States environmental protection agency. (See also Companion SB 5565).
  • Referred to the House Environmental Health Committee on January 27, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the House on February 19, 2009, to allow the local air authority or the DOE to prohibit the use of noncertified solid fuel burning devices to maintain attainment as well as to achieve attainment with federal air quality standards. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 19, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 23, 2009.