BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5578

SB 5578: Forensic lab services

Enabling the bureau of forensic laboratory services.

Summary

All powers, duties, and functions of the State Toxicology Laboratory are transferred to the Bureau of Forensic Laboratory Services (Bureau) of the Washington State Patrol. Any appropriations made to the State Toxicology Laboratory for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties that are transferred is credited to the Washington State Patrol.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5578), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 28, 1999
Out of committee
Passed SenateMar 13, 1999
Passed Housestopped here
Governor
Law

Prime sponsor: Julia Patterson (D-33)
Introduced: January 28, 1999 in the Senate
Last action: January 12, 2000
Requested by: Other
Companion bill: HB 1560
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 5578, SSB 5578

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1999

Version voted on: SSB 5578

43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	22	0	0	5
Republican	21	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (43)

Excused (6)

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 5578 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5578 (2025–26) Labor standards · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5578 (2023–24) Tax appeals/service · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5578 (2021–22) Public infra./tax valuation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5578 (2019–20) Oil transportation safety · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5578 (2017–18) Sex offender information · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5578 (2015–16) Housing trust fund projects · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5578 (2013–14) Family day care providers · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5578 (2011–12) Motorcycle safety ed board · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

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