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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2713

HB 2713: Ballot measures

Clarifying that state and local governing bodies may support or oppose ballot propositions.

Summary

  • Modifies the public disclosure provision to allow members of an elected board, council, or commission of a special purpose district to take action on ballot measures.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2713), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2006
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 2006
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2006
  6. LawMar 24, 2006
Prime sponsor
Geoff Simpson (D-47)
Introduced
January 12, 2006 in the House
Last action
March 24, 2006
Session law
Chapter 215, Laws of 2006
Versions
HB 2713, SHB 2713

AN ACT Relating to clarifying that special district boards, councils, and commissions may publicly take positions on ballot measures;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Geoff Simpson (D-47)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Beverly Woods R-23Senator D-22

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2006
Version voted on: SHB 2713
66 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52301
Republican142701
How each member voted

Yea (66)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2006
Version voted on: SHB 2713
27 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24101
Republican31901
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (SHB 2713)
  2. Effective date 6/7/2006. (SHB 2713)
  3. Chapter 215, 2006 Laws. (SHB 2713)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2713)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2713)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2713)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2713)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2713)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2713)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2713)
  11. GO - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2713)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2713)
  13. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (SHB 2713)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2713)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2713)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2713)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2713)
  19. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2713)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2713)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. SGOA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2713)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2713)
  26. SGOA - Executive action taken by committee.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. SGOA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.

HB 2713 in other sessions

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