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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1285

HB 1285: Dependency matters/children

Concerning representation of children in dependency matters.

Summary

  • Requires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and provides that the state will pay one-half of the costs if certain standards are met.
  • Authorizes the appointment of one attorney to a group of siblings, unless there is a conflict of interest or such appointment is inconsistent with rules of professional responsibility.
  • Provides that legal services provided by an attorney appointed to a child following termination do not include representation in any appellate proceedings related to the termination.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1285), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2013
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 22, 2013 in the House
Last action
February 3, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5461
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1285, SHB 1285, 2SHB 1285

AN ACT Relating to representation of children in dependency matters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

17 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Roger Freeman D-30Eric Pettigrew D-37Laurie Jinkins D-27Maureen Walsh R-16Steve Kirby D-29Tina Orwall D-33Mary Helen Roberts D-21Sherry Appleton D-23Larry Seaquist D-26Cindy Ryu D-32Derek Stanford D-1Judy Clibborn D-41Marcie Maxwell D-41Gael Tarleton D-36Dawn Morrell D-25Gerry Pollet D-46Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2013
Version voted on: SHB 1285
74 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54100
Republican202201
How each member voted

Yea (74)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Referred to Appropriations. (2SHB 1285)
  2. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1285)
  3. JUDI - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1285)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1285)
  5. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1285)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1285)
  7. JUDI - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1285)
  8. Referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1285)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1285)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1285)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1285)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1285)
  13. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1285)
  14. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1285)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1285)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1285)
  17. HSC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1285)
  18. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 1285)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 74; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1285)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1285)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1285)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1285)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1285)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1285)
  28. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Judiciary. (SHB 1285)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1285)
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Judiciary.
  32. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. (SHB 1285)
  34. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1285)
  36. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1285)
  37. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1285 in other sessions

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