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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5594

SB 5594: Stem cell rsrch/human clone

Regulating stem cell research and human cloning.

Summary

  • The policy of Washington State is to permit research involving the use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells upon full consideration of the ethical and medical implications. Health care providers that deliver fertility treatment must provide patients with adequate information to make an informed choice regarding the disposition of unused human embryos.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5594), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2005
  2. Out of committeeMar 2, 2005
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 28, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
January 9, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5594, SSB 5594

AN ACT Relating to stem cell research and human cloning;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Rosa Franklin D-29Pat Thibaudeau D-43Adam Kline D-37

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5594)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5594)
  4. Referred to Rules. (SSB 5594)
  5. Referred to Rules.
  6. Senate Rules "X" file.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5594)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  9. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5594)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5594)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5594)
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 5594 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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