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SB 5979 - 2005-06
Prohibiting interference with search and rescue dogs.
Sponsors: Benson, Carrell, Mulliken, Kastama, Poulsen, Parlette, Hewitt, Esser, Schmidt, Delvin, Berkey, Franklin, Sheldon, Brandland, Swecker, Schoesler, Zarelli, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Oke
Bill History

2005 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Feb 17
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 23
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 2
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
JUD - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 7
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 14
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 16
First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Mar 31
Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
CJC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Apr 1
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 5
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 7
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 18
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 19
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 21
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 23
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 28
Governor signed.
Chapter 212, 2005 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/24/2005.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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