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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5205

SB 5205: Cruelty to animals

Changing provisions relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Summary

  • The humane, normal and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided an exemption from the cruelty statues. The humane, normal, and usual use of horses, mules and oxen for logging, training, riding, and showing is provided an exemption.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5205), 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, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Morton (R-7)
Introduced
January 15, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
February 23, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1983
Versions
SB 5205, ESSB 5205

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Morton (R-7)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Val Stevens R-39Senator D-35Senator R-15George Sellar R-12Dan Swecker R-20

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1999
Version voted on: ESSB 5205
34 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat141201
Republican20101
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5205 in other sessions

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