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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1272

HB 1272: Voters' pamphlets

Concerning publishing, formatting, and distribution of the state and local 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 that is deceptively similar to a voters' pamphlet to $5 per copy or $10,000, whichever is greater.
  • Makes minor language and administrative changes to sections governing voters' pamphlets.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1272), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseJan 24, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 14, 2024
  6. LawMar 14, 2024
Prime sponsor
Steve Bergquist (D-11)
Introduced
January 12, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 14, 2024
Session law
Chapter 78, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1272, SHB 1272, E2SHB 1272

AN ACT Relating to publishing, formatting, and distribution of the state and local voters' pamphlets;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Bergquist (D-11)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mike Volz R-6Kristine Reeves D-30Mia Gregerson D-33Leonard Christian R-4Marcus Riccelli D-3Suzanne Schmidt R-4

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 24, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 1272
57 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53005
Republican43303
How each member voted

Yea (57)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed February 27, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 1272
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 1272
85 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican271002
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2025. (E2SHB 1272)
  2. Chapter 78, 2024 Laws. (E2SHB 1272)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1272)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1272)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1272)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1272)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 85; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1272)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1272)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1272)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1272)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1272)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1272)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1272)
  14. SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1272)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1272)
  16. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (E2SHB 1272)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 8. (E2SHB 1272)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1272)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1272)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1272)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1272)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1272)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1272)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  26. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1272)
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1272)
  28. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1272)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1272)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1272)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1272)
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1272)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1272)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1272)
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  40. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1272)
  41. Referred to Appropriations.
  42. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1272)
  43. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1272)
  44. SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.
  45. Minority; without recommendation.
  46. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

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