BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5038: Child custody/parenting plan

Adding a factor a court is to consider in determining residential time between parents.

Summary

  • A court must now consider which parent is more likely to allow and encourage the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent, in addition to those factors already considered in providing for the child's residential schedule.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5038), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Kastama (D-25)
Introduced
January 13, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2004

AN ACT Relating to adding a factor a court is to consider in determining residential time between parents;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Kastama (D-25)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. And refer to Children & Family Services & Corrections.
  5. JUD - Majority; without recommendation.
  6. Referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.
  7. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  8. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5038 in other sessions

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