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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1453

HB 1453: Voters' pamphlets

Concerning voters' pamphlets.

Summary

  • Requires that people appointed by the legislative authority of a jurisdiction to write arguments for and against ballot measures in local voters' pamphlets reside within the jurisdictional boundaries.
  • Increases the maximum fine for publishing or distributing campaign material deceptively similar to a voters' pamphlet.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (EHB 1453), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2021
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Bergquist (D-11)
Introduced
February 2, 2021 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
EHB 1453, SHB 1453

AN ACT Relating to voters' pamphlets;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Bergquist (D-11)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mike Volz R-6Javier Valdez D-46Debra Lekanoff D-40Sharon Shewmake D-42Representative R-39Marcus Riccelli D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2021
Version voted on: EHB 1453
90 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican33701
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed January 26, 2022
Version voted on: EHB 1453
70 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican132701
How each member voted

Yea (70)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1453)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1453)
  3. SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1453)
  4. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (EHB 1453)
  5. Third reading, passed; yeas, 70; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1453)
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (EHB 1453)
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1453)
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1453)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1453)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1453)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1453)
  12. SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1453)
  13. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (EHB 1453)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1453)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1453)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1453)
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1453)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1453)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1453)
  20. SGOV - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1453)
  21. SGOV - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1453)
  22. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. (EHB 1453)

HB 1453 in other sessions

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