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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5284

SB 5284: Smoke detection devices

Concerning smoke detection devices.

Summary

  • Requires property sellers to provide at least one smoke detection device before the buyer occupies the dwelling unit; and
  • Imposes a fine if there is a fire and a property seller did not provide a smoke detection device.
  • Establishes that insurers consider credits and discounts for fire alarms.
  • Requires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to report on the use of discounts and credits by December 31, 2020.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SSB 5284), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 21, 2019
  6. LawMay 21, 2019
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
May 21, 2019
Session law
Chapter 455, Laws of 2019
Companion bill
HB 1103
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5284, SSB 5284, E2SSB 5284

AN ACT Relating to smoke detection devices;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Keith Wagoner R-39Kevin Van De Wege D-24Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5284
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5284
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 23, 2019
Version voted on: E2SSB 5284
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019*. (E2SSB 5284)
  2. Chapter 455, 2019 Laws. (E2SSB 5284)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5284)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5284)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5284)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5284)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SSB 5284)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5284)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SSB 5284)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5284)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SSB 5284)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SSB 5284)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5284)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5284)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Consumer Protection & Business. (E2SSB 5284)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5284)
  17. CPB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5284)
  18. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (E2SSB 5284)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5284)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5284)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5284)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5284)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5284)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5284)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5284)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5284)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5284)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5284)
  31. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5284)
  32. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5284)
  35. Referred to Ways & Means.
  36. FIET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5284)
  37. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5284)
  38. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5284)
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. And refer to Ways & Means.
  41. FIET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade.

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