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HB 1649 - 2011-12
Concerning reciprocity and statutory construction with regard to domestic partnerships.
Sponsors: Jinkins, Pedersen, Kenney, Pettigrew, Ladenburg, Lytton, Stanford, Billig, Ryu, Liias, Seaquist, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Fitzgibbon, Upthegrove, Reykdal, Finn, Moscoso, Takko, Rolfes, Clibborn, Jacks, Morris, Cody, Roberts, Orwall, Green, Van De Wege, Ormsby, Hudgins, Sells, Kelley, Blake, Appleton, Kagi, Santos, Hurst, Kirby, Eddy, Probst, Springer, Miloscia, Maxwell, Sullivan, Goodman, Frockt, Carlyle, Haigh, Moeller, Hunter, Tharinger, Hunt, S., McCoy, Hasegawa
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 28
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 25
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 4
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Mar 15
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
GO - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 28
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 30
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 1
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 4
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 4
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 5
Governor signed.
Chapter 9, 2011 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2011.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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