BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5721

SB 5721: Bar association dues/voting

Requiring the Washington state bar association to obtain an affirmative vote prior to increasing bar dues for membership.

Summary

Provides that the Washington State Bar Association (Association) board of governors may establish the annual membership fee at a reduced rate for active members who claim economic hardship.
Requires any membership fee increase approved by the Association board of governors be submitted to active members and approved by a vote.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5721), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to requiring the Washington state bar association to obtain an affirmative vote prior to increasing bar dues for membership;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5721)
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5721)
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5721)
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5721)
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2017Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5721)
Mar 21, 2017Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 17, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5721)
Feb 17, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 16, 2017Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5721)
Feb 16, 2017LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5721)
Feb 16, 2017LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 16, 2017Minority; do not pass.
Feb 6, 2017First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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

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