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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1114

HB 1114: Estate distribution document

Prohibiting the marketing of estate distribution documents by persons not authorized to practice law in this state. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Prohibiting the marketing of estate distribution documents by persons not authorized to practice law in this state or who are not a financial institution.)

Summary

  • Makes the marketing of wills, trusts, and related documents, other than certain payable on death accounts, unlawful unless done by someone who is authorized to practice law.
  • Makes the unlawful marketing of estate distribution documents a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
  • Exempts financial institutions.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1114), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2007
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2007
  4. Passed SenateApr 3, 2007
  5. GovernorApr 17, 2007
  6. LawApr 17, 2007
Prime sponsor
Jay Rodne (R-5)
Introduced
January 10, 2007 in the House
Last action
April 17, 2007
Session law
Chapter 67, Laws of 2007
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5229
Versions
HB 1114, ESHB 1114

AN ACT Relating to marketing of estate distribution documents;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jay Rodne (R-5)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Patricia Lantz D-26Jim Moeller D-49Brian Sullivan D-21

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2007
Version voted on: ESHB 1114
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 3, 2007
Version voted on: ESHB 1114
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28004
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESHB 1114)
  2. Effective date 7/22/2007. (ESHB 1114)
  3. Chapter 67, 2007 Laws. (ESHB 1114)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1114)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1114)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1114)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1114)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1114)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1114)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1114)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1114)
  12. JUD - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1114)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 1114)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1114)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1114)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1114)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1114)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1114)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1114)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1114)
  24. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  26. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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