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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2043

HB 2043: Dangerous dogs

Changing provisions relating to dangerous dogs.

Summary

  • Provides that a dog's breed is not a determining factor when declaring a dog potentially dangerous or dangerous.
  • Provides that a dog may not be considered potentially dangerous based on infliction of injury to a person committing a tort on the owner's premises, tormenting the dog, or committing a crime.
  • Reduces required amount of the surety bond and liability insurance for owners of dangerous dogs from $250,000 to $100,000.
  • Clarifies that wolf-dog hybrids are included in the definition of "dog."

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2043), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 4, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2003
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
February 20, 2003 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2004
Versions
HB 2043, ESHB 2043

AN ACT Relating to dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Tom Campbell R-2Mike Carrell R-28

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 2043
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican44002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2004
Version voted on: ESHB 2043
88 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat47302
Republican41302
How each member voted

Yea (88)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2043)
  2. Referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2043)
  3. Minority; do not refer to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2043)
  4. And refer to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2043)
  5. JUD - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2043)
  6. Minority; do not refer to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2043)
  7. And refer to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2043)
  8. JUD - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2043)
  9. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 2043)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 2043)
  11. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2043)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2043)
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2043)
  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2043)
  15. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2043)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 2043)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2043)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2043)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2043)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2043)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2043)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 2043)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2043)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2043)
  29. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2043 in other sessions

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