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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2687

HB 2687: Gov access to private proprt

Removing statutory authority for access to private property for governmental purposes.

Summary

  • The Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for purposes of the trespass law is amended.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2687), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Sump (R-7)
Introduced
January 19, 1998 in the House
Last action
February 6, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2687, SHB 2687

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Sump (R-7)

12 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Cathy McMorris R-7Tom Mielke R-18Jim Dunn R-17Mike Sherstad R-1Mark Sterk R-4Scott Smith R-2Marc Boldt R-17John Koster R-39Joyce Mulliken R-13Mike Carrell R-28Bill Thompson R-44Roger Bush R-2

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2687 in other sessions

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