BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6287

SB 6287: Guardianships, etc.

Concerning guardianships and conservatorships.

Summary

  • Amends the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.
  • Adopts provisions related to supported decision-making agreements as a less restrictive alternative to guardianships for adults with disabilities.
  • Amends other related laws making technical corrections, terminology changes, and cross-reference changes.
  • Adds an intent statement.
  • Clarifies the existing right to a jury trial for adults
  • Provides notice and due process protections.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 6287), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2020
  6. LawApr 2, 2020
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
April 2, 2020
Session law
Chapter 312, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6287, ESSB 6287

AN ACT Relating to guardianships and conservatorships;

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6287
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6287
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican35600
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 9, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6287
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2022*. (ESSB 6287)
  2. Chapter 312, 2020 Laws. (ESSB 6287)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6287)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6287)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 6287)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6287)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6287)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6287)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6287)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6287)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6287)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6287)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6287)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6287)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 6287)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6287)
  17. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6287)
  18. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 6287)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6287)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6287)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6287)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6287)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6287)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6287)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6287)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6287)
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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