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SB 5254 - 2003-04
Shifting the burden of proof in actions against rules. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Describing where a petition to determine the validity of a rule may be brought.)
Sponsors: Roach, Hale, Stevens, Sheldon, Mulliken, Hewitt, Parlette, Horn, Rossi, Benton, Schmidt, Johnson, Esser
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 17
Executive session in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 20
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (View Original Bill)
Jan 22
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 23
GO - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Jan 24
On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 3
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 4
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 5
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 6
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 7
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 21
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 7
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 10
First reading, referred to State Government.
Apr 27
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2003 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2003 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2004 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 19
Rules Committee refers to Committee on Ways & Means.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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