BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2516

HB 2516: Marriage & dom. partnerships

Concerning civil marriage and domestic partnerships.

Summary

Allows couples of the same sex to marry.
Provides an exemption for religious organizations regarding solemnizing a marriage and providing accommodations, goods, and services related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage.
Provides that a state registered domestic partnership in which the parties are the same sex and under the age of 62 will be merged into a marriage as of June 30, 2014, unless the parties marry or dissolve their domestic partnership before that date.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2516), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

IntroducedJan 17, 2012
Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
Passed Housestopped here
Passed Senate
Governor
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Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced: January 17, 2012 in the House
Last action: April 11, 2012
Requested by: Governor
Companion bill: SB 6239
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 2516, SHB 2516

AN ACT Relating to providing equal protection for all families in Washington by creating equality in civil marriage and changing the domestic partnership laws, while protecting religious freedom;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

49 co-sponsors (48 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Maureen Walsh R-16 Jim Moeller D-49 Laurie Jinkins D-27 Steve Tharinger D-24 Dave Upthegrove D-33 Kevin Van De Wege D-24 Larry Seaquist D-26 John McCoy D-38 Andy Billig D-3 Jeff Morris D-40 Senator D-36 Jeannie Darneille D-27 Connie Ladenburg D-29 Marcie Maxwell D-41 Luis Moscoso D-1 Derek Stanford D-1 Joe Fitzgibbon D-34 Gerry Pollet D-46 Zack Hudgins D-11 Fred Finn D-35 Deb Eddy D-48 Larry Springer D-45 Timm Ormsby D-3 Sharon Wylie D-49 Roger Goodman D-45 Sherry Appleton D-23 Eric Pettigrew D-37 Dean Takko D-19 Mary Helen Roberts D-21 Cindy Ryu D-32 Eileen Cody D-34 Bob Hasegawa D-11 Ross Hunter D-48 Senator D-22 Kathy Haigh D-35 Kristine Lytton D-40 Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37 Tina Orwall D-33 Drew Hansen D-23 Pat Sullivan D-47 Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46 Chris Reykdal D-22 Mary Lou Dickerson D-36 Ruth Kagi D-32 Mike Sells D-38 Judy Clibborn D-41 Hans Dunshee D-44 Marko Liias D-21 Frank Chopp D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2516)
Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2516)
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 31, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2516)
Jan 31, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 30, 2012JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2516)
Jan 30, 2012Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2516)
Jan 30, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Jan 30, 2012JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 30, 2012JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 17, 2012First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2516 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2516 (2025–26) Rodenticides · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2516 (2019–20) Retirement savings program · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2516 (2017–18) Health benefit exchange · Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2018
HB 2516 (2015–16) Commuter ride-sharing/CTSPs · Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2016
HB 2516 (2013–14) State agency land/assessmnts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2516 (2009–10) Alt energy facility siting · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2516 (2007–08) Scoliosis screening · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2516 (2005–06) Public records · Did not pass · died in committee

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