BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 6191: Gubernatorial appointments

Authorizing background checks on gubernatorial appointees.

Summary

Authorizes the Washington State Patrol to conduct a records check on applicants for agency head positions when requested by the Governor or the Department of Personnel.

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Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to background checks on gubernatorial appointees;

Passed February 10, 2004

Version voted on: SB 6191

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	24	0	0	0
Republican	25	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 11, 2004By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 11, 2004First reading, referred to State Government.
Feb 10, 2004Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Feb 10, 2004Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 4, 2004Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 21, 2004Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 21, 2004GO - Majority; do pass.
Jan 14, 2004First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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