BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5299

SB 5299: Adoption provisions

Revising provisions for adoption.

Summary

  • In cases of adoption of Indian children, the consent form shall contain the birth parent's statement that the child is a Native American or Alaska native, and the adoption facilitator shall have documented efforts to determine whether the federal Indian Child Welfare Act applies.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5299), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Smith (R-18)
Introduced
January 28, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
February 27, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5299, SSB 5299

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Smith (R-18)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5299
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

History

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SB 5299 in other sessions

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