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SB 6147: Tribes in Indian country

State jurisdiction over Indian tribes and Indian country. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning state jurisdiction over Indian tribes in Indian country. )

Summary

  • Creates a procedure by which the state may retrocede to the federal government criminal and/or civil jurisdiction over Indian tribes located in the State of Washington.
  • Requires the state to retain the civil jurisdiction necessary for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
  • Establishes that a legal action or proceeding filed with a court or agency of the state or local government preceding the effective date of retrocession will not abate by reason of retrocession.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6147), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2012
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
January 12, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2233
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6147, ESSB 6147

AN ACT Relating to state jurisdiction over Indian tribes and Indian country;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Craig Pridemore D-49Dan Swecker R-20Jim Hargrove D-24Maralyn Chase D-32Sharon Nelson D-34Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6147
38 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican11803
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 6147)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 6147)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 6147)
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6147)
  5. SGTA - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6147)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6147)
  7. SGTA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6147)
  8. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (ESSB 6147)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 6147)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6147)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6147)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6147)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6147)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6147)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6147)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6147)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 6147 in other sessions

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