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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5318

SB 5318: Writs of restitution

Preserving writs of restitution when partial payment is accepted.

Summary

  • A writ of restitution is not invalidated by the acceptance by the landlord of a partial payment of the judgment against the tenant, unless pursuant to a written agreement signed by both parties. If there is a written agreement, the tenant must provide a copy to the sheriff for delivery to the court.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5318), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 5, 1997
Prime sponsor
Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)
Introduced
January 23, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 5, 1997
Session law
Chapter 255, Laws of 1997
Versions
SB 5318, SSB 5318

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Shirley Winsley R-28Calvin Goings D-25

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5318
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican23012
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 9, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5318
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5318
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican25001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5318 in other sessions

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