BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1491

HB 1491: Dog guide & service animals

Changing references from guide or service dog to dog guide or service animal.

Summary

  • Guide and service dogs are referred to as dog guides and service animals. Service animals are trained to assist people who are sensory, mentally or physically disabled.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1491), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 9, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 6, 1997
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-11)
Introduced
January 28, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 6, 1997
Session law
Chapter 271, Laws of 1997
Versions
HB 1491, SHB 1491

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 7, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1491
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

April 9, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1491
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican24002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1491
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican52004
How each member voted

Yea (92)

History

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HB 1491 in other sessions

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