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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2EHB 1645

HB 1645: Rental of housing

Addressing protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the rental of housing.

Summary

  • Allows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to terminate a rental agreement without further obligation under the agreement under certain circumstances.
  • Prohibits a landlord from terminating a tenancy, failing to renew a tenancy, or refusing to enter into a rental agreement with a person who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
  • Prohibits a tenant screening company or credit reporting agency from reporting to a landlord that a prospective tenant or household member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, and/or is protected by a protection order.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2004
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 15, 2003
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2004
  5. GovernorMar 15, 2004
  6. LawMar 15, 2004
Prime sponsor
Lynn Kessler (D-24)
Introduced
February 3, 2003 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2004
Session law
Chapter 17, Laws of 2004
Companion bill
SB 5524

AN ACT Relating to protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the rental of housing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lynn Kessler (D-24)

26 co-sponsors (25 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mary Skinner R-14Jeanne Edwards D-1Patricia Lantz D-26Jim Moeller D-49Steve Kirby D-29Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46John Lovick D-44Al O'Brien D-1Ruth Kagi D-32Geoff Simpson D-47John McCoy D-38Eileen Cody D-34Laura Ruderman D-45Dennis Flannigan D-27Dave Upthegrove D-33Eric Pettigrew D-37Judy Clibborn D-41Joe McDermott D-34Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Zack Hudgins D-11Shay Schual-Berke D-33Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Steve Conway D-29Brian Sullivan D-21Dawn Morrell D-25Jeannie Darneille D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 15, 2003
Version voted on: 2EHB 1645
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican43003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2004
Version voted on: 2EHB 1645
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican44002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 4, 2004
Version voted on: 2EHB 1645
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican23002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · FP as Amd by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2004
Version voted on: 2EHB 1645
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49003
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 130 by Cairnes (page 6, line 13)

March 15, 2003
Version voted on: 2EHB 1645
44 Yea 50 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15001
Republican43003
How each member voted

Nay (50)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Chapter 17, 2004 Laws. (2EHB 1645)
  2. Governor signed. (2EHB 1645)
  3. Effective date 3/15/2004. (2EHB 1645)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2EHB 1645)
  5. Speaker signed. (2EHB 1645)
  6. President signed. (2EHB 1645)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2EHB 1645)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2EHB 1645)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2EHB 1645)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2EHB 1645)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (2EHB 1645)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2EHB 1645)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2EHB 1645)
  14. FSIH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2EHB 1645)
  15. First reading, referred to Financial Services, Insurance & Housing. (2EHB 1645)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2EHB 1645)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2EHB 1645)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2EHB 1645)
  19. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2EHB 1645)
  20. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2EHB 1645)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2EHB 1645)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2EHB 1645)
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2EHB 1645)
  24. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2EHB 1645)
  25. First reading, referred to Financial Services, Insurance & Housing. (2EHB 1645)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2EHB 1645)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2EHB 1645)
  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2EHB 1645)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2EHB 1645)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2EHB 1645)
  31. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (2EHB 1645)
  32. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (2EHB 1645)
  33. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (2EHB 1645)

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