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SB 5786 - 2023-24
Making updates to the Washington business corporation act.
Sponsors: Pedersen, Padden, Mullet, Nobles, Salomon
By Request: Washington State Bar Association
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:52 PM
Current Version:
Substitute - SSB 5786
Current Status:
C 22 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:52 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Substitute - SSB 5786
Current Status:
C 22 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2024 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Dec 4
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 8
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (View Original Bill)
Jan 15
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 18
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 25
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Jan 26
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 2
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Feb 6
1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 24). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 8
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Feb 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
CRJ - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 21
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 24
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 27
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 1
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 4
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 6
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 13
Governor signed.
Chapter 22, 2024 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/6/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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