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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1565

HB 1565: Domestic violence protection

Concerning the modification and termination of domestic violence protection orders.

Summary

  • Requires respondents to permanent domestic violence protection orders and orders issued for a period of greater than two years to submit an affidavit setting forth relevant facts when filing a motion to modify or terminate an order, and requires the court to review the affidavits prior to granting a hearing on a motion.
  • Prohibits the modification or termination of permanent domestic violence protection orders and orders issued for a period of greater than two years by a motion of a respondent unless the respondent proves by preponderance of the evidence that it is warranted or he or she will refrain from acts of domestic violence.
  • Allows courts to require respondents to pay the costs and attorneys fees of petitioners.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1565), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 20, 2011
  6. LawApr 20, 2011
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-46)
Introduced
January 25, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 20, 2011
Session law
Chapter 137, Laws of 2011
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1565, SHB 1565

AN ACT Relating to the termination or modification of domestic violence protection orders;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-46)

14 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jay Rodne R-5Jamie Pedersen D-43Deb Eddy D-48Roger Goodman D-45Mary Helen Roberts D-21Maureen Walsh R-16Tami Green D-28Jim Jacks D-49Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Chris Reykdal D-22Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Derek Stanford D-1Andy Billig D-3Troy Kelley D-28

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1565
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1565
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (SHB 1565)
  2. Chapter 137, 2011 Laws. (SHB 1565)
  3. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SHB 1565)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1565)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1565)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1565)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1565)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1565)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1565)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1565)
  11. HSC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1565)
  12. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 1565)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1565)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1565)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1565)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1565)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1565)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1565)
  22. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1565)
  23. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1565)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  26. Minority; do not pass.
  27. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1565 in other sessions

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