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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1261

HB 1261: Adult guardianship

Enacting the adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act.

Summary

  • Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, which establishes procedures for resolving interstate jurisdictional issues affecting guardianship proceedings.
  • Provides a process for communication and cooperation between courts in different states.
  • Specifies standards for establishing the state court with primary jurisdiction.
  • Creates a process for transferring jurisdiction to another state.
  • Allows recognition and enforcement of out-of-state orders.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1261), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2009
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 3, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 13, 2009
  6. LawApr 13, 2009
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 16, 2009 in the House
Last action
April 13, 2009
Session law
Chapter 81, Laws of 2009
Requested by
Other
Versions
HB 1261, SHB 1261

AN ACT Relating to adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jim Moeller D-49Tami Green D-28Brendan Williams D-22Jamie Pedersen D-43Sherry Appleton D-23Dawn Morrell D-25Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1261
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 3, 2009
Version voted on: SHB 1261
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30001
Republican16002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2010. (SHB 1261)
  2. Chapter 81, 2009 Laws. (SHB 1261)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1261)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1261)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1261)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1261)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1261)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1261)
  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 1261)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1261)
  11. JUD - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1261)
  12. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1261)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1261)
  14. Placed on third reading. (SHB 1261)
  15. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1261)
  16. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (SHB 1261)
  18. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1261)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  21. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1261)
  22. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1261 in other sessions

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