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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1150

HB 1150: Dangerous dogs

Changing provisions relating to dangerous dogs.

Summary

  • Provides that in the criminal prosecution of an owner of a dog that severely injures a person, the breed of the dog cannot be used to prove the owner knew the dog was potentially dangerous.
  • Clarifies that wolf-dog hybrids are included in the definition of "dog."

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1150), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2005
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2005
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
January 17, 2005 in the House
Last action
January 9, 2006
Versions
HB 1150, ESHB 1150

AN ACT Relating to dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tom Campbell R-2Geoff Simpson D-47Ed Murray D-43

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2005
Version voted on: ESHB 1150
84 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53300
Republican31902
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1150)
  2. Referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 1150)
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1150)
  4. Referred to Rules. (ESHB 1150)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1150)
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1150)
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1150)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1150)
  9. JUD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1150)
  10. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 1150)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1150)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1150)
  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1150)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1150)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1150)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1150)
  19. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1150)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1150)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1150)
  24. Minority; without recommendation.
  25. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  27. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1150 in other sessions

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