BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 3004: Abandoned cemeteries

Concerning abandoned cemeteries.

Summary

  • Revises the definition of "abandoned cemetery" for purposes of chapter 68.60 RCW (abandoned and historic cemeteries and historic graves). Requires the funeral and cemetery board to consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation to adopt rules that allow burials in abandoned cemeteries.

From the Bill Digest (HB 3004), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedMar 3, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Orcutt (R-20)
Introduced
March 3, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016

AN ACT Relating to abandoned cemeteries;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Orcutt (R-20)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to State Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 3004 in other sessions

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