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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1239

HB 1239: Dependency proceedings

Addressing parenting plans and residential schedules in dependency proceedings.

Summary

  • Broadens the authority of the juvenile court to hear matters relating to establishing parentage/paternity for a child when necessary to enter or modify a parenting plan for a child in a dependency action.
  • Authorizes the juvenile court to also hear and decide matters in dispute between parents for the establishment or modification of a parenting plan for a child in a dependency action.
  • Establishes a process for a parent who does not agree to the juvenile court hearing and deciding parenting plan matters to petition for transfer of the case to the family court.
  • Requires the juvenile court to follow the same procedural requirements applicable to the establishment or modification of parenting plans in the family court.
  • Authorizes the juvenile court to appoint a guardian ad litem or an attorney for a child whose parenting plan is at issue in a dependency case consistent with the authority of the family court to appoint the same for children whose parenting plans are being entered or modified by the family court.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1239), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 526, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 9, 2009
  5. GovernorMay 18, 2009
  6. LawMay 18, 2009
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 15, 2009 in the House
Last action
May 18, 2009
Session law
Chapter 526, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
SB 5231
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1239, SHB 1239

AN ACT Relating to parenting plans and residential schedules in dependency proceedings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Maureen Walsh R-16Roger Goodman D-45Larry Haler R-8Mary Helen Roberts D-21Sherry Appleton D-23Jim Moeller D-49Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1239
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60002
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 9, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1239
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican18000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1239
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican17001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 24, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1239
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60002
Republican34002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SHB 1239)
  2. Chapter 526, 2009 Laws. (SHB 1239)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1239)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1239)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1239)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1239)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1239)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1239)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1239)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1239)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1239)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (SHB 1239)
  13. Rules suspended. (SHB 1239)
  14. Senate receded from amendments. (SHB 1239)
  15. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (SHB 1239)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1239)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1239)
  18. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SHB 1239)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1239)
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1239)
  21. HSC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1239)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1239)
  23. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 1239)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1239)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1239)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1239)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1239)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1239)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1239)
  33. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

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