BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5000: Slander of a woman
Repealing the crime of "slander of a woman"
Summary
- Repeals RCW 9.58.110 and 9.58.120.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
- Introduced
- January 13, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
AN ACT Relating to repealing the crime of slander of a woman;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 5000 in other sessions
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