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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1691

HB 1691: Embalmers

Concerning embalmers.

Summary

  • Allows educational institutions offering embalming training programs to receive human remains that a county is required to provide for the disposition of at public expense.
  • Makes changes to the list of persons who have the right to control the disposition of a decedent's remains when the decedent has not provided directions regarding disposition.
  • Addresses the liability of a cemetery authority or funeral establishment if or when funds for the disposition of human remains are provided by a government agency or charitable organization.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1691), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2011
  3. Passed HouseFeb 26, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 5, 2011
  6. LawMay 5, 2011
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
January 31, 2011 in the House
Last action
May 5, 2011
Session law
Chapter 265, Laws of 2011
Versions
HB 1691, SHB 1691

AN ACT Relating to embalmers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Glenn Anderson R-5Larry Springer D-45Deb Eddy D-48Cindy Ryu D-32Jeff Morris D-40Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1691
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 as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1691
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1691
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SHB 1691)
  2. Chapter 265, 2011 Laws. (SHB 1691)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1691)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1691)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1691)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1691)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1691)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1691)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1691)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1691)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1691)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1691)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1691)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1691)
  15. GO - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1691)
  16. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections. (SHB 1691)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1691)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1691)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1691)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1691)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1691)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1691)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. BFS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1691)
  28. BFS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. BFS - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services.

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