BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1801

HB 1801: Abandoned cemeteries, entry

Entering abandoned cemeteries for authorized purposes.

Summary

Permits state and local governmental organizations to apply for a certificate of authority to restore, maintain, protect, and preserve an abandoned cemetery.
Declares it lawful to enter an abandoned cemetery for burials, care and maintenance activities pursuant to a certificate of authority, and visiting graves.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (EHB 1801), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2019

AN ACT Relating to entering abandoned cemeteries for authorized purposes;

Passed March 5, 2019

Version voted on: EHB 1801

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	41	0	0	0

How each member voted

Passed April 11, 2019

Version voted on: EHB 1801

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	19	0	0	1

How each member voted

Apr 24, 2019Governor signed. (EHB 1801)
Apr 24, 2019Effective date 4/24/2019. (EHB 1801)
Apr 24, 2019Chapter 129, 2019 Laws. (EHB 1801)
Apr 18, 2019Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1801)
Apr 16, 2019President signed. (EHB 1801)
Apr 15, 2019Speaker signed. (EHB 1801)
Apr 11, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1801)
Apr 11, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1801)
Mar 20, 2019Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1801)
Mar 20, 2019Placed on second reading consent calendar. (EHB 1801)
Mar 19, 2019LGOV - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1801)
Mar 8, 2019First reading, referred to Local Government. (EHB 1801)
Mar 5, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1801)
Mar 5, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1801)
Mar 5, 2019Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1801)
Mar 1, 2019Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1801)
Feb 22, 2019SGOV - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1801)
Feb 22, 2019Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1801)
Jan 31, 2019First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. (EHB 1801)

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

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HB 1801 (2013–14) Construction contracts · Did not pass · died in committee
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