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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5173

SB 5173: Uniform mediation act

Enacting the Uniform Mediation Act.

Summary

  • Adopts the Uniform Mediation Act, which, among other things, establishes when mediation communications are privileged and confidential.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5173), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2005
  3. Passed SenateMar 2, 2005
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 2005
  5. GovernorApr 22, 2005
  6. LawApr 22, 2005
Prime sponsor
Stephen Johnson (R-47)
Introduced
January 17, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
April 22, 2005
Session law
Chapter 172, Laws of 2005
Companion bill
HB 1055
Versions
SB 5173, ESSB 5173

AN ACT Relating to the uniform mediation act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Stephen Johnson (R-47)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Brian Weinstein D-41Luke Esser R-48Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2005
Version voted on: ESSB 5173
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican21101
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2005
Version voted on: ESSB 5173
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55001
Republican40002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2006. (ESSB 5173)
  2. Chapter 172, 2005 Laws. (ESSB 5173)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5173)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5173)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5173)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5173)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5173)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5173)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5173)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5173)
  11. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5173)
  12. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5173)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESSB 5173)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5173)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5173)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5173)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5173)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5173)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5173)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5173)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5173)
  25. Minority; do not pass 1st substitute. (ESSB 5173)
  26. Minority; do not pass 1st substitute.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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