BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6217

SB 6217: Guardians ad litem

Changing provisions relating to guardians ad litem.

Summary

  • Changes are made to the guardian ad litem laws that are intended to improve competence and accountability: For dependency and child custody guardian ad litems (GAL), the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) must develop training and continuing education requirements. These GAL programs must keep lists of GALs removed through a grievance action.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6217), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 1998
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rosa Franklin (D-29)
Introduced
January 13, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6217, SSB 6217

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6217
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 6217 in other sessions

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