BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6154

SB 6154: Process service

Updating process service requirements in Washington state for business entities and motorists.

Summary

Updates service of process procedures for business entities to conform with the Uniform Business Organizations Code.
Clarifies service of process procedures for motorists.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6154), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to updating process service requirements in Washington state for business entities and motorists;

Passed February 13, 2024

Version voted on: SSB 6154

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 7, 2024By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6154)
Feb 15, 2024First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 6154)
Feb 13, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6154)
Feb 13, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6154)
Feb 13, 20241st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6154)
Feb 13, 20241st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 12, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6154)
Feb 12, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 31, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6154)
Jan 31, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 30, 2024LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6154)
Jan 30, 2024LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 11, 2024First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 6154 (2019–20) Abusive civil actions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6154 (2017–18) Elephants/traveling act · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6154 (2015–16) Corrections ombuds, creating · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6154 (2013–14) Low-income energy assistance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6154 (2011–12) Growth mgmt hearings board · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6154 (2009–10) Basic health plan · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6154 (2007–08) Revenue T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee