BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1780

HB 1780: Service of process

Modifying service of process.

Summary

  • The term "usual mailing address" expressly excludes a person's place of employment, as well as a post office box. Leaving a copy of the summons at the person's place of employment is no longer an alternative method of service.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1780), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1997
Prime sponsor
Larry Sheahan (R-9)
Introduced
February 7, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 15, 1997
Session law
Chapter 380, Laws of 1997
Versions
HB 1780, SHB 1780

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1780
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1780
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1780
89 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36006
Republican53003
How each member voted

Yea (89)

History

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HB 1780 in other sessions

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