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SB 5211 - 2009-10
Prohibiting false and defamatory statements about candidates for public office.
Sponsors: Sheldon, Roach, Fairley, McDermott, Parlette, Haugen, Shin, Benton
By Request:
Public Disclosure Commission
Companion Bill: HB 1286
Bill History
2009 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 16
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 29
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 2
GO - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 17
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 3.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 6
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Apr 26
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
2010 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Made eligible to be placed on third reading.
Jan 26
Senate Rules "X" file.
2010 1ST SPECIAL SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Mar 15
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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