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JOINT MEMORIAL · 2003–04 SESSION

SJM 8038: Death tax

Requesting the congressional delegation of the state of Washington to work to abolish the death tax permanently.

Summary

Washington's elected Representatives and Senators in the United States Congress are requested to support, work to pass, and vote for the immediate and permanent repeal of the death tax.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJM 8038), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

IntroducedJan 22, 2004
Out of committeeFeb 10, 2004
Passed Senatestopped here
Passed House
Filed

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced: January 22, 2004 in the Senate
Last action: March 1, 2004

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)

11 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 9 Republicans)

Cheryl Pflug R-5 Dan Swecker R-20 Bob Oke R-26 Pam Roach R-31 Patricia Hale R-8 Alex Deccio R-14 Linda Evans Parlette R-12 Senator D-35 Luke Esser R-48 Marilyn Rasmussen D-2 Val Stevens R-39

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

Mar 1, 2004Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 11, 2004Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 10, 2004Minority; do not pass.
Feb 10, 2004WM - Majority; do pass.
Feb 10, 2004Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 22, 2004First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SJM 8038 in other sessions

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

SJM 8038 (2005–06) No child left behind · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJM 8038 (2001–02) Military facilities tsk frce · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

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