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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5318

SB 5318: Newborn transfer locations

Adding additional appropriate locations for the transfer of newborn children.

Summary

  • Expands the permissible locations for the transfer of a newborn child without incurring criminal liability.
  • Requires all permissible locations for the transfer of a newborn to post a sign so indicating by July 1, 2011.
  • Directs the Department of Social and Health Services to report annually to the Legislature beginning January 2011, on the number and medical condition of newborns transferred at permissible locations and newborns abandoned.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5318), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 2009
  5. Partly vetoedApr 30, 2009
  6. LawApr 30, 2009
Prime sponsor
Claudia Kauffman (D-47)
Introduced
January 20, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 30, 2009
Session law
Chapter 290, Laws of 2009
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5318, SSB 5318

AN ACT Relating to adding additional appropriate locations for the transfer of newborn children;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (D-47)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Karen Keiser D-33Fred Jarrett D-41Rosa Franklin D-29

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5318
40 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican11700
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 7, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5318
93 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican31500
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 20, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5318
40 Yea 7 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29011
Republican11700
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5318)
  2. Chapter 290, 2009 Laws PV. (SSB 5318)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 5318)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5318)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5318)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5318)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 40; nays, 7; absent, 1; excused, 1. (SSB 5318)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5318)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5318)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5318)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SSB 5318)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (SSB 5318)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5318)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5318)
  15. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5318)
  16. ELCS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5318)
  17. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services. (SSB 5318)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5318)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5318)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5318)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5318)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5318)
  25. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5318)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5318)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5318 in other sessions

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