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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1268

HB 1268: Stem cell research

Regulating stem cell research.

Summary

  • Establishes the Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to develop guidelines for conducting research on human embryonic stem cells.
  • Requires health care providers to inform fertility treatment patients of their options regarding the disposal of unused embryos. Requires patients to provide written consent before donating unused embryos for research.
  • Prohibits reproductive cloning or attempted reproductive cloning of a human being.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1268), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2005
  2. Out of committeeMar 7, 2005
  3. Passed HouseMar 15, 2005
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)
Introduced
January 19, 2005 in the House
Last action
April 18, 2005
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to stem cell research;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)

32 co-sponsors (29 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Fred Jarrett R-41Rodney Tom D-48Helen Sommers D-36Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Eileen Cody D-34Shirley Hankins R-8Ed Murray D-43Zack Hudgins D-11Brian Sullivan D-21Bill Fromhold D-49Larry Haler R-8Sherry Appleton D-23Deb Wallace D-17Ruth Kagi D-32Hans Dunshee D-44Larry Springer D-45Dave Upthegrove D-33Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Dave Quall D-40Eric Pettigrew D-37Jeff Morris D-40Jeannie Darneille D-27Jim Moeller D-49Dawn Morrell D-25Senator D-22John Lovick D-44Lynn Kessler D-24Brendan Williams D-22Mary Helen Roberts D-21Maralyn Chase D-32Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Jim McIntire D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 15, 2005
Version voted on: EHB 1268
59 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53300
Republican63303
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Failed April 11, 2005
Version voted on: EHB 1268
23 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22400
Republican12200
How each member voted
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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 221 by Miloscia (page 2, line 36)

March 15, 2005
Version voted on: EHB 1268
40 Yea 55 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35300
Republican37203
How each member voted

Nay (55)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 6th Order: 2nd Reading

April 7, 2005
Version voted on: EHB 1268
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican02300
How each member voted
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History

  1. No action on notice to reconsider vote on third reading. (EHB 1268)
  2. Notice given to reconsider vote on third reading. (EHB 1268)
  3. Third reading, failed; yeas, 23; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1268)
  4. Held on third reading. (EHB 1268)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1268)
  6. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1268)
  7. Held on second reading. (EHB 1268)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1268)
  9. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (EHB 1268)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1268)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1268)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1268)
  13. WM - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1268)
  14. Referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 1268)
  15. And refer to Ways & Means. (EHB 1268)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1268)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1268)
  18. LCRD - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1268)
  19. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. (EHB 1268)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1268)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1268)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1268)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1268)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1268)
  25. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1268)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1268)
  27. APP - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1268)
  28. Referred to Appropriations. (EHB 1268)
  29. HC - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1268)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1268)
  31. HC - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1268)
  32. First reading, referred to Health Care. (EHB 1268)

HB 1268 in other sessions

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