BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1251

HB 1251: Corporation naming conventns

Clarifying naming conventions for corporations and units of government.

Summary

  • Any local unit of government, the state of Washington, or any state agency or department may apply to the Secretary of State to administratively dissolve or revoke the certificate of authority for any corporation using a name that is not distinguishable from the name of the applicant.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1251), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 21, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 15, 1997
Prime sponsor
Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
Introduced
January 20, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 15, 1997
Session law
Chapter 12, Laws of 1997
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5063
Versions
HB 1251, SHB 1251

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 21, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1251
95 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican53012
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 7, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1251
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican23012
How each member voted

History

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HB 1251 in other sessions

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