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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5018

SB 5018: Process service on spouses

Allowing service of process on a marital community by serving either spouse.

Summary

  • Service of process may be obtained against one or both spouses of a marital community by serving either spouse personally or by leaving a copy of the summons at their home. A summons must be served on each spouse if they do not reside together.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5018), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 1993
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 1994
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 11, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 1994

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 16, 1993
Version voted on: ESB 5018
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican21000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

January 28, 1994
Version voted on: ESB 5018
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican19002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

March 1, 1994
Version voted on: ESB 5018
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5018 in other sessions

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