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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5068

SB 5068: Homestead exemption

Changing the homestead exemption.

Summary

  • The definition of "homestead" is expanded to include any real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence. The homestead exemption may not be asserted against certain liens arising in connection with the property claimed as a homestead.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5068), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 6, 1993
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 11, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 6, 1993
Session law
Chapter 200, Laws of 1993
Versions
SB 5068, SSB 5068

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Bob McCaslin R-4Gary Nelson R-21Tim Erwin R-44Larry Vognild D-38Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5068
44 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25102
Republican19002
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

April 15, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5068
95 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican32300
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (3)

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History

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SB 5068 in other sessions

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