BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2538

HB 2538: Lewis Co. superior court

Creating a new superior court position for Lewis county.

Summary

  • The number of superior court judges in Lewis County is increased from two to three. The new position takes effect immediately, but upon request of the superior court, the Lewis County commissioners may set the actual starting date for the position.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2538), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Alexander (R-20)
Introduced
January 15, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 6623
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2538, SHB 2538

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Alexander (R-20)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2538
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 2538 in other sessions

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