BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5133: Privileged communications
Revising provisions relating to privileged communications between spouses.
Summary
- The rule regarding confidential communications (privilege) does not apply in felony criminal proceedings involving both spouses in a allegation of criminal conspiracy or joint criminal activity with each other. The rule of competency is amended such that the spouse being examined is able to consent to the examination.
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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 14, 2005
- Out of committeeMar 2, 2005
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dale Brandland (R-42)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Companion bill
- HB 1207
AN ACT Relating to privileged communications between spouses;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dale Brandland (R-42)
3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Referred to Rules.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- Minority; do not pass.
- JUD - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5133 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5133 (2025–26) Sentencing guide/caregivers
- SB 5133 (2023–24) Responsible bidder criteria
- SB 5133 (2021–22) Confidential employees
- SB 5133 (2019–20) State gen. obligation bonds
- SB 5133 (2017–18) Boards of equalization
- SB 5133 (2015–16) Higher education costs
- SB 5133 (2013–14) Growth mgmt hearings board
- SB 5133 (2011–12) Correctional populations