BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
SB 5371: Distribution of estates
Concerning the distribution of estates.
Summary
- The surviving spouse does not receive any of the decedent's share of the net community property or decedent's separate property if either spouse previously petitioned the court for a legal separation, dissolution of marriage, or declaration of invalidity and the petition is pending at the time of the decedent's death. This applies whether the decedent dies intestate or leaves a will.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5371), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bob Morton (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 20, 1995 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 1996
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5371 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5371 (2025–26) Wine & spirit sales limits
- SB 5371 (2023–24) Orca vessel protection
- SB 5371 (2021–22) Sweetened beverage tax
- SB 5371 (2019–20) Insulin drug prices
- SB 5371 (2017–18) Public sector union finances
- SB 5371 (2015–16) Agency declaratory orders
- SB 5371 (2013–14) Devel. disabilities services
- SB 5371 (2011–12) Health insurance/under 19