BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1785: Naming state ferries

Encouraging the public to submit names for state ferries.

Summary

  • Washington residents may submit names for Washington State ferries to the executive committee of WSF users. Suggested names must be of Washington State historical or cultural significance and may not exceed three words.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1785), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Schmidt (R-23)
Introduced
February 10, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Schmidt (R-23)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1785
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

House · Final Passage

January 16, 1998
Version voted on: HB 1785
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat37004
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (93)

History

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HB 1785 in other sessions

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