BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5004: Public records as evidence

Permitting certified public records from other states to be admissible evidence.

Summary

  • Public records of the United States, the state of Washington, or any other state or territory of the United States, when certified, shall be admitted in evidence in Washington State courts.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5004), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1991
Prime sponsor
Lela Kreidler (D-22)
Introduced
January 14, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 1991
Session law
Chapter 59, Laws of 1991

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lela Kreidler (D-22)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 18, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5004
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican24010
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 15, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5004
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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SB 5004 in other sessions

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