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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5470

SB 5470: Dissolution proceedings

Revising provisions concerning dissolution proceedings.

Summary

  • Includes provisions to support the courts' ability to screen for complex cases, assist pro-se litigants, reduce conflict, and provide safe visitation and exchange alternatives for children.
  • Creates a task force convened by the Supreme Court to: 1) review and adopt best practices regarding a clear and concise dispute resolution process; 2) develop standardized and consistent sexual assault and domestic violence training curriculums; and 3) assess the need for additional changes in family law matters, such as specialized evaluators, modification of forms, and assessment of fees.
  • Provides for mediation at no or reduced expense to the parties in cases involving the allocation of residential time or other matters related to parenting plans.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5470), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2007
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2007
  6. LawMay 15, 2007
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 19, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 2007
Session law
Chapter 496, Laws of 2007
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5470, SSB 5470, 2SSB 5470

AN ACT Relating to dissolution proceedings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Val Stevens R-39Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Lisa Brown D-3Debbie Regala D-27

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: 2SSB 5470
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2007
Version voted on: 2SSB 5470
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 18, 2007
Version voted on: 2SSB 5470
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2007
Version voted on: 2SSB 5470
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28004
Republican16001
How each member voted
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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 101 by Kastama (page 32, line 1)

March 8, 2007
Version voted on: 2SSB 5470
19 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat112001
Republican8702
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007*. (2SSB 5470)
  2. Chapter 496, 2007 Laws. (2SSB 5470)
  3. Governor signed. (2SSB 5470)
  4. Speaker signed. (2SSB 5470)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 5470)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 5470)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (2SSB 5470)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2SSB 5470)
  9. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2SSB 5470)
  10. Rules suspended. (2SSB 5470)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5470)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SSB 5470)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SSB 5470)
  14. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments. (2SSB 5470)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 5470)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5470)
  17. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (2SSB 5470)
  18. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 5470)
  19. APP - Majority; do pass with amendments(s) by Judiciary. (2SSB 5470)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5470)
  21. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 5470)
  22. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 5470)
  23. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 5470)
  24. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SSB 5470)
  25. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (2SSB 5470)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SSB 5470)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5470)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5470)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5470)
  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5470)
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5470)
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5470)
  35. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5470)
  36. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5470)
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5470)
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  39. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5470)
  41. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5470)
  42. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5470)
  43. Referred to Ways & Means.
  44. And refer to Ways & Means.
  45. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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