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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1234

HB 1234: Civil forfeiture of animals

Concerning the civil forfeiture of animals seized for abuse or neglect.

Summary

  • Clarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal.
  • Authorizes the forfeiture of a seized animal as a matter of law under certain circumstances.
  • Establishes a uniform petition process for a civil hearing for the return of a seized animal.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1234), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 11, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 246, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1234, SHB 1234

AN ACT Relating to the civil forfeiture of animals seized for abuse or neglect;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

8 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Strom Peterson D-21Mari Leavitt D-28Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Jessica Bateman D-22Amy Walen D-48Chris Stearns D-47Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1234
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 12, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1234
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SHB 1234)
  2. Chapter 246, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1234)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1234)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1234)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1234)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1234)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1234)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1234)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1234)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1234)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1234)
  12. LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1234)
  13. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1234)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1234)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1234)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1234)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1234)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1234)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  22. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1234)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1234)
  24. Minority; without recommendation.
  25. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  27. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 1234 in other sessions

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