BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1142

HB 1142: Pyramid promotional schemes

Prohibiting pyramid promotional schemes.

Summary

Prohibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes.
Makes a violation of the prohibition a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1142), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting pyramid promotional schemes;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 26, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1142)
Jan 26, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 25, 2006CL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1142)
Jan 25, 2006CL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 23, 2006CL - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 17, 2005First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

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

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