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SB 5152 - 2023-24
Defining synthetic media in campaigns for elective office, and providing relief for candidates and campaigns.
Sponsors: Valdez, Hunt, Kuderer, Liias, Nguyen, Wilson, C.
By Request: Secretary of State
Companion Bill: HB 1442
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 02:58 PM
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5152
Current Status:
C 360 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 02:58 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5152
Current Status:
C 360 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 4
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 9
First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (View Original Bill)
Jan 24
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 27
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 31
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
SGE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 1
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 15
1st substitute bill substituted (SGE 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 17
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
Mar 10
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 15
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 29
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
SGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 3
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 6
Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 14
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 32; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 18
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 18
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 19
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 9
Governor signed.
Chapter 360, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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