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Initiative 517
Initiative and referendum
Sponsors: People of the State of Washington
Due to the unique nature of initiatives, the Bill Status at a Glance feature is not applicable. Please see the Bill History section below for details of the initiative status.

Initiative History in the House

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
Mar 5
Public hearing in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 8:30 AM. (Committee Materials)

Initiative History in the Senate

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 16
First reading, referred to Governmental Operations.
Feb 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 6:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
GOV - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 20
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 5
Senate Rules "X" file.
Initiative History in the House

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
Mar 5
Public hearing in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 8:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Initiative History in the Senate

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 16
First reading, referred to Governmental Operations.
Feb 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 6:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
GOV - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 20
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 5
Senate Rules "X" file.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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