BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1072

HB 1072: Guardians ad litem

Changing provisions relating to guardians ad litem.

Summary

  • Courts are expressly authorized to appoint guardians ad litem to represent the best interests of children in marriage dissolution actions, nonparental actions for child custody, and other family court matters. If the court appoints a guardian ad litem, the guardian ad litem may conduct a court ordered investigation and prepare a report to the court.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1072), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1993
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1993
Prime sponsor
Marlin Appelwick (D-46)
Introduced
January 13, 1993 in the House
Last action
May 12, 1993
Session law
Chapter 289, Laws of 1993
Versions
HB 1072, SHB 1072

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marlin Appelwick (D-46)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1072
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1072
41 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24004
Republican17004
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 20, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1072
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 1072 in other sessions

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