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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6179

SB 6179: Military & safety equipment

Concerning the possession and manufacture of equipment for public safety and military personnel.

Summary

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From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6179), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2012
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Kastama (D-25)
Introduced
January 13, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Versions
SB 6179, SSB 6179

AN ACT Relating to the possession and manufacture of equipment for public safety and military personnel;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Kastama (D-25)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Carrell R-28Debbie Regala D-27Derek Kilmer D-26

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6179)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6179)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6179)
  6. Senate Rules "X" file.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6179)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6179)
  10. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6179)
  11. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 6179 in other sessions

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