Relating to: limiting the release of certain balloons into the atmosphere, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
SB 360 bans the release of 10 or more gas-filled balloons (like helium balloons) into the atmosphere, with exceptions for indoor releases authorized by property owners, scientific/meteorological purposes, or government activities. It creates a $500 minimum penalty per violation for breaking this rule, with the department allowed to create implementing rules. The bill directly affects individuals and businesses that release large quantities of such balloons publicly, excluding specific permitted uses. It does not apply to balloons released indoors with permission, for science, or by government entities.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 27, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jun 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Carpenter, Larson, Ratcliff, Smith and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Sinicki, Cruz, Ortiz-Velez, Palmeri, Prado and Roe
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Larson
DDemocratic
P
Jeff Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
P
Tim Carpenter
DDemocratic
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