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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1703

HB 1703: Child immunization exemptns

Concerning child immunization exemptions.

Summary

  • Requires a parent or guardian to provide specified information, including an explanation of the reason for the request, on certifications to exempt a child from school immunization requirements when the exemption is based on a philosophical or personal objection to immunization.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1703), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2009
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
January 27, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
SB 5707
Versions
HB 1703, ESHB 1703

AN ACT Relating to child immunization exemptions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jamie Pedersen D-43Tami Green D-28Scott White D-46Alex Wood D-3Barbara Bailey R-10Jim Moeller D-49Dawn Morrell D-25Maureen Walsh R-16Sharon Nelson D-34Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2009
Version voted on: ESHB 1703
77 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60200
Republican171701
How each member voted

Yea (77)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1703)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1703)
  3. Referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESHB 1703)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1703)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1703)
  6. Referred to Rules. (ESHB 1703)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1703)
  8. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1703)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1703)
  10. HEA - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1703)
  11. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 1703)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 77; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1703)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1703)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1703)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1703)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1703)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1703)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  21. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1703)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1703)
  23. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. Minority; do not pass.
  25. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1703 in other sessions

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