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HB 2140 - 2015-16
Concerning good cause exceptions during permanency hearings.
Sponsors: Kagi, Orwall, Johnson, Walsh, M., Sells, Clibborn, Tarleton, Appleton, Ortiz-Self, Hargrove, Zeiger, Senn, Ormsby, Kilduff, Walkinshaw, Goodman
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 17
First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Feb 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
ELHS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 9
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 11
First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.
Mar 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 24
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 25
HSMH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 14
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 15
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 21
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 22
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 23
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 23
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 14
Governor signed.
Chapter 257, 2015 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/30/2015.
Available Documents
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