BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1727

HB 1727: Interpreters/legal procdings

Changing provisions relating to interpreters in legal proceedings.

Summary

  • The definition of qualified interpreter dealing with certification is changed. A qualified interpreter is a visual language interpreter who is certified by the state or is certified by the interpreters registry for the deaf to hold the comprehensive skills certificate or both certificates of interpretation and transliteration.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1727), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 20, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1991
Prime sponsor
Marlin Appelwick (D-46)
Introduced
February 7, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 15, 1991
Session law
Chapter 171, Laws of 1991
Versions
HB 1727, ESHB 1727

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 20, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1727
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 12, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1727
38 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 11 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18006
Republican20005
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 23, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1727
94 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55012
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1727 in other sessions

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