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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5635

SB 5635: Power of attorney

Enacting the uniform power of attorney act.

Summary

  • Enacts the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, which governs creation, termination, scope of authority, fiduciary duties, and related matters regarding powers of attorney.
  • Repeals current law provisions regarding powers of attorney.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5635), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2016
  5. GovernorApr 1, 2016
  6. LawApr 1, 2016
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 27, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2016
Session law
Chapter 209, Laws of 2016
Requested by
Other
Versions
SB 5635, ESSB 5635

AN ACT Relating to the uniform power of attorney act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Steve O'Ban R-28

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 5635
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 5635
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican46002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 5635
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican24001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2017. (ESSB 5635)
  2. Chapter 209, 2016 Laws. (ESSB 5635)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5635)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5635)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5635)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5635)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5635)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5635)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5635)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5635)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (ESSB 5635)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5635)
  13. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5635)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5635)
  15. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5635)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5635)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5635)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5635)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5635)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5635)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5635)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5635)
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  28. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  29. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  30. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  31. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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