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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2307

HB 2307: Geographic names board

Altering the Washington state board on geographic names.

Summary

  • The authority of the Washington State Board on Geographic Names is extended to name human-constructed geographic features such as canals and islands, in addition to lakes. When determining the name of a human-constructed geographic feature, the board is required to consult with the person who constructed the feature whenever possible.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2307), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 18, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Fraser (D-22)
Introduced
January 14, 1992 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 2307, SHB 2307

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Brumsickle R-20

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 18, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 2307
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 2307 in other sessions

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