WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 1962: Uniform child custody act

Adopting the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.

Summary

  • C Replaces the current Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
  • C Clarifies when a state has jurisdiction over a custody proceeding involving parents residing in different states.
  • C Creates procedures and remedies for the enforcement of other states' custody orders.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1962), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dow Constantine (D-34)
Introduced
February 12, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Companion bill
SB 5464

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dow Constantine (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Carrell R-28

Votes

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

History

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HB 1962 in other sessions

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