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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5009

SB 5009: Public expression protection

Enacting the uniform public expression protection act.

Summary

  • Establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.
  • Permits a special motion in court for expedited relief against legal claims over public expression.
  • Awards costs, litigation expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees for prevailing parties.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5009), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 26, 2021
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2021
  6. LawMay 12, 2021
Prime sponsor
Mike Padden (R-4)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2021
Session law
Chapter 259, Laws of 2021
Requested by
Other
Versions
SB 5009, SSB 5009

AN ACT Relating to the uniform public expression protection act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Padden (R-4)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jamie Pedersen D-43Senator R-8Jim McCune R-2Mark Mullet D-5

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5009
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican18002
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5009
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican40100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5009
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (SSB 5009)
  2. Chapter 259, 2021 Laws. (SSB 5009)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5009)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5009)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5009)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5009)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5009)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5009)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5009)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5009)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5009)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5009)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5009)
  14. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5009)
  15. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5009)
  16. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 5009)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5009)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5009)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5009)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5009)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5009)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5009)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5009)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  30. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5009 in other sessions

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