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HB 2397 - 2009-10
Imposing a distance requirement for gathering signatures on an initiative measure or referendum.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Addressing the distance requirements for gathering signatures for an initiative or referendum at stand alone stores and retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes.
Sponsors: Moeller, Kretz, Dickerson, Schmick, Blake, Kristiansen, Driscoll, Armstrong, Liias, Dunshee, Hudgins, Eddy, Morris, Chase, Simpson, Kenney, Warnick, Ormsby, Hope
Bill History

2010 REGULAR SESSION

Dec 7
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 11
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (View Original Bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 29
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
SGTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 3
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
1st substitute bill substituted (SGTA 10). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 16
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
Mar 11
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2010 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 15
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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