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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1151

HB 1151: Dangerous wild animals

Regulating the keeping of dangerous wild animals.

Summary

  • Prohibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, venomous snakes and crocodiles, unless the wild animal is owned prior to the effective date of the act.
  • Allows currently possessed potentially dangerous wild animals to be kept until July 1, 2009, unless the local animal control authority authorizes an extension.
  • Establishes a civil penalty for violations of the act.
  • Exempts certain entities from the act, including: zoos; aquariums; wildlife sanctuaries; research, medical, and educational institutions; circuses; and rodeos.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1151), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2003
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Lovick (D-44)
Introduced
January 20, 2003 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2004
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1151, ESHB 1151, E2SHB 1151

AN ACT Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Lovick (D-44)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Patricia Lantz D-26Fred Jarrett R-41Mark Miloscia D-30Jerome Delvin R-8Jim Moeller D-49Deb Wallace D-17Geoff Simpson D-47Dave Upthegrove D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1151
60 Yea 34 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50101
Republican103303
How each member voted

Yea (60)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2004
Version voted on: E2SHB 1151
60 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50101
Republican103501
How each member voted

Yea (60)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 1151)
  2. Referred to Rules. (E2SHB 1151)
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1151)
  4. HEA - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1151)
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1151)
  6. Referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (E2SHB 1151)
  7. And refer to Health & Long-Term Care. (E2SHB 1151)
  8. JUD - Majority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1151)
  9. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (E2SHB 1151)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1151)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1151)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1151)
  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1151)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1151)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1151)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1151)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1151)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1151)
  19. JUDI - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1151)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1151)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1151)
  22. JUDI - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1151)
  23. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1151)
  24. Referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 1151)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1151)
  26. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1151)
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1151)
  28. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1151)
  29. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1151)
  30. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1151)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1151)
  32. HEA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1151)
  33. And refer to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 1151)
  34. JUD - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1151)
  35. Referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 1151)
  36. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 1151)
  37. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1151)
  38. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1151)
  39. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1151)
  40. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1151)
  41. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  42. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1151)
  43. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  44. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1151)
  45. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  46. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1151)
  47. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  48. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1151)
  49. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  50. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  51. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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