BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 6221: Genetic testing/parentage

Authorizing genetic testing to determine parentage.

Summary

  • The statutes relating to the determination of paternity are amended to allow for the use of genetic tests and blood tests as scientific methods of testing.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6221), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 1994
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1994
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 17, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 1994
Session law
Chapter 146, Laws of 1994

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 15, 1994
Version voted on: SB 6221
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican20001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 3, 1994
Version voted on: SB 6221
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

History

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SB 6221 in other sessions

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