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SB 5463 - 2003-04
Authorizing a pilot project for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet.
Sponsors: Roach, Kastama, Stevens, McCaslin, Oke, Horn, Fairley, Kohl-Welles, Schmidt, Winsley, Shin
By Request: Secretary of State
Companion Bill: HB 1155
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 27
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (View Original Bill)
Feb 11
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 12
GO - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 13
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 28
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 16
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 18
First reading, referred to State Government.
Mar 27
SG - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 31
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 23
Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Apr 27
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2003 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jun 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Jun 5
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 2; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 5
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Jun 6
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 6
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Jun 9
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Jun 20
Governor signed.
Chapter 17, 2003 Laws 1st Special Session. (View Session Law)
Effective date 9/9/2003.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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