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HB 2055 - 2015-16
Concerning statements on ballot measures in voters' pamphlets.
Sponsors: Johnson, Hunt, S., Walsh, M., Van De Wege, Haler, Appleton, Hawkins, Robinson, Zeiger, Sawyer, Wilson, Clibborn, Scott, Kagi, Buys, Fagan, Tharinger
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 9
First reading, referred to State Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Feb 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
SG - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 20
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 11
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Security.
Mar 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Security at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 30
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Security at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
GOS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 31
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 13
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 22
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 23
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 23
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 6
Governor partially vetoed. (View Veto Message)
Chapter 171, 2015 Laws PV. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/24/2015.
Available Documents
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