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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5440

SB 5440: Naming of state ferries

Concerning the naming or renaming of state ferries.

Summary

  • Clarifies that ferry vessels are transportation facilities that may be named or renamed by the Washington State Transportation Commission.
  • Adds letters and resolutions from governments of federally recognized Indian tribes to the evidence of community support that may be used by those seeking to name or rename state transportation facilities.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5440), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2009
  5. Governorstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
January 22, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
January 26, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1447
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5440, SSB 5440

AN ACT Relating to naming state ferries;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Claudia Kauffman D-47Adam Kline D-37Pam Roach R-31Joe McDermott D-34

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5440
33 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20902
Republican13302
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5440
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican36000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5440)
  2. Made eligible to be placed on third reading. (SSB 5440)
  3. On Concurrence Calendar. Referred to Senate Rules 3. (SSB 5440)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5440)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5440)
  6. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 5440)
  7. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5440)
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5440)
  9. SGTA - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5440)
  10. SGTA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5440)
  11. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (SSB 5440)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5440)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5440)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5440)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5440)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5440)
  19. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5440)
  21. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5440)
  22. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5440 in other sessions

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