JOINT MEMORIAL · 1995–96 SESSION

HJM 4038: Supreme court opinions

Memorializing to the Washington Supreme Court on unpublished opinions.

Summary

  • Requests that the Supreme Court pursuant to General Rule 9 on Supreme Court Rulemaking Procedure proceed with the adoption of a court rule applicable to all the courts in this state substantially similar to the following: (a) An opinion that is not ordered published shall not be cited or relied on by a court or a party in any other action or proceeding; and (b) an opinion that is not ordered published may be cited…

From the Bill Digest (HJM 4038), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1996
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Filed
Prime sponsor
Jim Buck (R-24)
Introduced
January 24, 1996 in the House
Last action
January 24, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Buck (R-24)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HJM 4038 in other sessions

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