WA People
BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 1226: Service of summons

Authorizing service of summons for persons not found in this state.

Summary

  • Allows service of process on the Secretary of State for resident motorists who can not be found in the state after a due and diligent search.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2003
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2003
  6. LawMay 12, 2003
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
January 21, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 12, 2003
Session law
Chapter 223, Laws of 2003

AN ACT Relating to service of summons for persons who cannot be found in this state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Tom Campbell R-2Patricia Lantz D-26Mike Carrell R-28

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2003
Version voted on: HB 1226
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50002
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 16, 2003
Version voted on: HB 1226
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2003.
  2. Chapter 223, 2003 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  14. Placed on third reading.
  15. Committee recommendations adopted.
  16. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  19. JUDI - Majority; do pass.
  20. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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