BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2401

HB 2401: Courthouse facilitators

Clarifying the authority of courthouse facilitators.

Summary

  • A limitation is placed upon the type of service courthouse facilitators may provide. Consistent with local court rules, courthouse facilitators may refer pro se litigants to lawyers and social services, but may not provide any professional services, even if licensed as a professional provider.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Sheahan (R-9)
Introduced
January 13, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Versions
HB 2401, SHB 2401

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2401
85 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31901
Republican54201
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2401 in other sessions

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