BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6498

SB 6498: Real estate licensure

Modifying provisions concerning real estate licensure law.

Summary

Establishes licenses for real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and firms, replacing the existing licenses for real estate salespersons and associate brokers.
Adds several exemptions to real estate licensing.
Increases licensing, educational, and oversight requirements for real estate licensees.
Makes various grammatical and clarifying changes.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6498), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 17, 2008
Out of committeeFeb 7, 2008
Passed SenateFeb 18, 2008
Passed Housestopped here
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Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)
Introduced: January 17, 2008 in the Senate
Last action: March 13, 2008
Companion bill: HB 2778
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 6498, SSB 6498

AN ACT Relating to real estate licensure law;

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2008

Version voted on: SSB 6498

47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	32	0	0	0
Republican	15	1	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13

Excused (1)

Dan Swecker R-20

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History

Mar 13, 2008By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6498)
Mar 7, 2008Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6498)
Mar 5, 2008Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6498)
Mar 3, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6498)
Mar 1, 2008APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6498)
Mar 1, 2008APP - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6498)
Feb 29, 2008Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 6498)
Feb 26, 2008CL - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6498)
Feb 26, 2008CL - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6498)
Feb 20, 2008First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. (SSB 6498)
Feb 18, 2008Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6498)
Feb 18, 2008Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6498)
Feb 18, 20081st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6498)
Feb 18, 20081st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 15, 2008Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6498)
Feb 15, 2008Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13, 2008Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6498)
Feb 13, 2008Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 7, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6498)
Feb 7, 2008LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6498)
Feb 7, 2008Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6498)
Feb 7, 2008Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 7, 2008LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 7, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 17, 2008First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 6498 in other sessions

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

SB 6498 (2019–20) Riparian easement carbon val · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6498 (2017–18) Community health workers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6498 (2015–16) Recovery sponsor privilege · Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session
SB 6498 (2013–14) Beverage container recycling · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6498 (2011–12) Write-in voting · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6498 (2009–10) Robbery 1st deg./pharmacy · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6498 (2005–06) Election provisions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6498 (2003–04) Transportation funding · Did not pass · died in committee

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