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SB 5159 - 2011-12
Authorizing the transfer of service credit and contributions into the Washington state patrol retirement system by members who served as commercial vehicle enforcement officers and communications officers and then became commissioned troopers in the Washington state patrol.
Sponsors: Schoesler, Conway, Fain, Holmquist Newbry, Carrell, Murray, Becker, Haugen, Hobbs, Pridemore, Rockefeller, Roach, McAuliffe, Kilmer
By Request: Select Committee on Pension Policy
Companion Bill: HB 1260
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 17
First reading, referred to Transportation. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 31
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 1
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 3
TRAN - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 10
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 28
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Mar 16
Senate Rules "X" file.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2011 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Nov 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25
Moved to Rules White Sheet.
Feb 7
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 10
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 13
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 24
Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WAYS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 27
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 28
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 2
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 5
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 8
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 8
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)

2012 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 23
Governor signed.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Mar 23
Chapter 72, 2012 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/7/2012.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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