BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5513

SB 5513: Vessel registration

Providing exceptions from vessel registration.

Summary

On or before January 1, 1998, vessels that are owned by nonresidents and used for personal use and enjoyment, and are validly registered in another state, are allowed to remain within this state for no more than six months before being required to register their vessels with Washington State. Vessels used in a non-transitory business are excluded from this exemption.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5513), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1997

IntroducedJan 29, 1997
Out of committee
Passed SenateMar 11, 1997
Passed HouseApr 9, 1997
Governor
LawApr 19, 1997

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced: January 29, 1997 in the Senate
Last action: April 19, 1997
Session law: Chapter 83, Laws of 1997
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 5513, SSB 5513

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1997

Version voted on: SSB 5513

45 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	22	0	1	0
Republican	23	0	2	1

How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (3)

Excused (1)

Bill Finkbeiner R-45

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House · Final Passage

April 9, 1997

Version voted on: SSB 5513

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	42	0	0	0
Republican	56	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 5513 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5513 (2025–26) Pharmacist scope of practice · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5513 (2023–24) CTC mental health counseling · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5513 (2021–22) Lodging taxes/housing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5513 (2019–20) Employer-employee status · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5513 (2017–18) Tax exemptions · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5513 (2015–16) Structured settlements · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5513 (2013–14) Off-road vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5513 (2011–12) Child protective services · Did not pass · died in committee

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