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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5001

SB 5001: Human remains

Concerning human remains.

Summary

  • Adds alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction as allowable reduction methods for handling deceased persons' bodies for their disposition.
  • Provides licensing and inspection regulations for reduction facilities.
  • Updates statutes governing the disposition of human remains and facilities offering these services to include alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5001), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2019
  2. Out of committeeJan 18, 2019
  3. Passed SenateFeb 6, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 21, 2019
  6. LawMay 21, 2019
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 14, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
May 21, 2019
Session law
Chapter 432, Laws of 2019
Companion bill
HB 1162
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5001, ESSB 5001

AN ACT Relating to human remains;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Curtis King R-14Senator R-18Karen Keiser D-33Guy Palumbo D-1Rebecca Saldaña D-37Marko Liias D-21Senator D-36Steve Conway D-29Patty Kuderer D-48Kevin Van De Wege D-24

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 6, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5001
36 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican91100
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5001
80 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54102
Republican261500
How each member voted

Yea (80)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5001
38 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican101000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 5/1/2020. (ESSB 5001)
  2. Chapter 432, 2019 Laws. (ESSB 5001)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5001)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5001)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5001)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5001)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5001)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5001)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5001)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5001)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (ESSB 5001)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5001)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5001)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5001)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5001)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Consumer Protection & Business. (ESSB 5001)
  17. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5001)
  18. CPB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5001)
  19. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (ESSB 5001)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5001)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5001)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5001)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5001)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5001)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5001)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5001)
  30. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
  32. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5001 in other sessions

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