HB1573Introduced in the House
Revising the period in which the oath of office must be taken for elective offices of counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts.
Introduced by Lisa Parshley, District 022B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revising the period in which the oath of office must be taken for elective offices of counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 19, 2025
93
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | Yes |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Rob Chase | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
SGOV - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 307, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
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