WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2049: Marriage preservatn contract

Creating a marriage preservation contract.

Summary

  • Finds that dissolution of marriage contributes to children living in poverty. Studies have shown that one parent families have lower income levels when compared to two parent families. After dissolution, poverty has a significant influence on a child's welfare including his or her opportunities.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2049), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brad Benson (R-6)
Introduced
February 15, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Benson (R-6)

7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Doug Ericksen R-42Duane Sommers R-6Don Cox R-9Kathy Lambert R-45John Koster R-39Marc Boldt R-17Lynn Schindler R-4

Votes

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

History

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HB 2049 in other sessions

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