BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6300

SB 6300: Military members/pro bono

Concerning pro bono legal services for military service members, veterans, and their families.

Summary

  • An office of military and veteran legal assistance is created within the Attorney General's Office for the purpose of promoting and facilitating civil legal assistance programs, pro bono services, and self-help services for military service members, veterans, and their family members domiciled or stationed in Washington State.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6300), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve O'Ban (R-28)
Introduced
January 14, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2496
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6300, SSB 6300

AN ACT Relating to pro bono legal services for military service members, veterans, and their families;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve O'Ban (R-28)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6300)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6300)
  4. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6300)
  5. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6300)
  6. Referred to Ways & Means.
  7. And refer to Ways & Means.
  8. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 6300 in other sessions

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