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HB 1366 - 2007-08
Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings.
Sponsors: Kessler, DeBolt, Grant, Ericksen, Lantz, Rodne, Williams, Priest, Morrell, Hunt, S., Appleton, Blake, Chase, Anderson, Darneille, Dickerson, Linville, Springer, Hurst, Wood
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 17
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 30
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 31
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 6
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 16
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 20
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Mar 30
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 12:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
JUD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 3
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Apr 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 9
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 18
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 19
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 27
Governor signed.
Chapter 196, 2007 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2007.
Available Documents
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