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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6091

SB 6091: Slayer, definition of

Changing the definition of slayer.

Summary

  • Provides that a person found not guilty by reason of insanity of killing another person qualifies as a "slayer" and may not inherit property or receive any benefit as a result of the deceased person's death.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 6091), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedApr 2, 2015
  2. Out of committeeJan 15, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 5, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2016
  5. GovernorApr 1, 2016
  6. LawApr 1, 2016
Prime sponsor
Bruce Dammeier (R-25)
Introduced
April 2, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2016
Session law
Chapter 211, Laws of 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the definition of slayer;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bruce Dammeier (R-25)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Steve O'Ban R-28Steve Conway D-29Senator R-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 5, 2016
Version voted on: ESB 6091
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2016
Version voted on: ESB 6091
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 8, 2016
Version voted on: ESB 6091
46 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21030
Republican25000
How each member voted

Absent (3)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESB 6091)
  2. Effective date 6/9/2016. (ESB 6091)
  3. Chapter 211, 2016 Laws. (ESB 6091)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 6091)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 6091)
  6. President signed. (ESB 6091)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 3; excused, 0. (ESB 6091)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 6091)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 6091)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6091)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (ESB 6091)
  12. Placed on second reading. (ESB 6091)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 6091)
  14. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 6091)
  15. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESB 6091)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 6091)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6091)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6091)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6091)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6091)
  21. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6091)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6091)
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6091)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6091)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6091)
  26. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESB 6091)

SB 6091 in other sessions

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