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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6357

SB 6357: DV service of process

Regarding service of process in domestic violence cases.

Summary

  • Prohibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve a respondent before permitting service by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders.
  • Provides that personal service must be made on the nonmoving party at least five court days before a hearing to modify the terms of all existing domestic violence protection orders.
  • Prohibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve the nonmoving party with notice of a modification hearing before permitting service by publication or mail.
  • Designates the provisions as the "Rebecca Jane Griego Act."

From the House Bill Report (SB 6357), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2008
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 2008
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2008
  5. GovernorApr 1, 2008
  6. LawApr 1, 2008
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 15, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2008
Session law
Chapter 287, Laws of 2008
Companion bill
HB 2563

AN ACT Relating to service of process in domestic violence cases;

Sponsors

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

11 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Karen Keiser D-33Debbie Regala D-27Adam Kline D-37Ed Murray D-43Darlene Fairley D-32Joe McDermott D-34Jim Hargrove D-24Bob McCaslin R-4Rodney Tom D-48Chris Marr D-6Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2008
Version voted on: ESB 6357
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican15002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 4, 2008
Version voted on: ESB 6357
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2008
Version voted on: ESB 6357
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29012
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008. (ESB 6357)
  2. Chapter 287, 2008 Laws. (ESB 6357)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 6357)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 6357)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 6357)
  6. President signed. (ESB 6357)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2. (ESB 6357)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 6357)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 6357)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6357)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6357)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 6357)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6357)
  14. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 6357)
  15. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6357)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESB 6357)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESB 6357)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6357)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6357)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6357)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6357)
  22. JUD - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6357)
  23. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESB 6357)

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