BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5529: Declaration of Independence
Modifying the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Summary
- Revises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 23, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to the oath of office;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
13 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
SB 5529 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5529 (2025–26) ADU tax exemptions
- SB 5529 (2023–24) Domestic workers
- SB 5529 (2021–22) Self-directed care
- SB 5529 (2019–20) License plate recognition
- SB 5529 (2017–18) Dual language/early & K-12
- SB 5529 (2015–16) Royal Slope railroad
- SB 5529 (2013–14) Back-to-school supplies
- SB 5529 (2011–12) Hydraulic project approval