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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1612

HB 1612: Lethal means, reduce access

Creating a suicide-safer homes project account to support prevention efforts and develop strategies for reducing access to lethal means.

Summary

  • Changes the name of the Safe Homes Task Force to the Suicide-Safer Homes Task Force (Task Force) and revises its membership and duties.
  • Creates a Suicide-Safer Homes Project within the Department of Health to accept public or private donations for deposit in a new account to be used by the Task Force to provide suicide prevention materials, training, and outreach programs.
  • Requires licensed dentists and licensed dental hygienists to complete a one-time training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management, and the University of Washington School of Dentistry to develop training curriculum.
  • Addresses exemptions from background check requirements for firearms transfers between immediate family members and temporary transfers intended to prevent suicide or self-inflicted bodily harm.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1612), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2017
  5. Partly vetoedMay 10, 2017
  6. LawMay 10, 2017
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
January 25, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 10, 2017
Session law
Chapter 262, Laws of 2017
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1612, SHB 1612, E2SHB 1612

AN ACT Relating to a public health educational platform for suicide prevention and strategies to reduce access to lethal means;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paul Harris R-17Laurie Jinkins D-27Roger Goodman D-45Larry Haler R-8June Robinson D-38Jake Fey D-27Chris Kilduff D-28Joan McBride D-48

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2017
Version voted on: E2SHB 1612
88 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican38901
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 11, 2017
Version voted on: E2SHB 1612
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican22200
How each member voted

Nay (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2017
Version voted on: E2SHB 1612
82 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49001
Republican331302
How each member voted

Yea (82)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017*. (E2SHB 1612)
  2. Chapter 262, 2017 Laws. (E2SHB 1612)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (E2SHB 1612)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1612)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1612)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1612)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 82; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 3. (E2SHB 1612)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1612)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1612)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1612)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1612)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1612)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1612)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1612)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1612)
  16. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1612)
  17. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1612)
  18. HSMH - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1612)
  19. First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. (E2SHB 1612)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1612)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1612)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1612)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1612)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1612)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1612)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1612)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1612)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1612)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1612)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1612)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1612)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1612)
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1612)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1612)
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1612)
  42. Referred to Appropriations.
  43. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1612)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1612)
  45. Minority; do not pass.
  46. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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