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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6290

SB 6290: Abortion/parental notificatn

Providing for parental notification for abortions.

Summary

  • The declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity and preserving the family as a viable social unit; and (c) reducing teenage pregnancy and unnecessary abortions. The law applies equally to male and female minors and incompetent persons.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6290), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 1998
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
January 15, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6290, ESSB 6290

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)

6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Joseph Zarelli R-18Val Stevens R-39Dan McDonald R-48Bob Oke R-26Ray Schow R-30Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 16, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 6290
27 Yea 21 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31910
Republican24200
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · AMENDMENT NUMBER 756 BY SENATOR PATTERSON ON PAGE 3, LINE 18 - ADOPTED.

February 16, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 6290
27 Yea 21 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21110
Republican62000
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 6290 in other sessions

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