BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5570: Foreign national ownership

Concerning certification of the level of foreign national ownership for corporations that participate in Washington state elections.

Summary

Requires that contribution and expenditure reports contain certifications from each corporation making a contribution that the corporation's ownership comprises less than 50 percent foreign nationals.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5570), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to certification of the level of foreign national ownership for corporations that participate in Washington state elections;

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

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 30, 2017First reading, referred to State Government.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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