WA People
BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2722

HB 2722: Professional sports franchis

Authorizing cities, code cities, and counties to own an interest in a professional sports franchise.

Summary

  • In addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by the governing body of the city or county through an ordinance or resolution.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2722), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
Introduced
January 24, 1992 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 2722, SHB 2722

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)

15 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Maria Cantwell D-44Robert Basich D-19Sarah Casada R-25Gregory Fisher D-33Roy Ferguson R-48Jesse Wineberry D-43Richard Neher R-16Marlin Appelwick D-46George Paris R-44Michael Heavey D-34John Beck R-21Richard Nelson D-32Bill Brumsickle R-20Lane Bray D-8Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 14, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 2722
62 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat46903
Republican162202
How each member voted

Yea (62)

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History

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HB 2722 in other sessions

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