HB1020
Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Designating The Suciasaurus Rex As The Official Dinosaur Of The State Of Washington.

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The bill designates the Suciasaurus rex as the official dinosaur of Washington state. This legislation aims to recognize and celebrate the significance of this dinosaur in the state's history and culture. The main provision is the official designation, which would have a symbolic impact on promoting awareness and education about paleontology in Washington.

Bill Activity

  • 2022-12-08: Prefiled for introduction.

  • 2023-01-09: First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

  • 2023-01-10: Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-01-17: Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-01-17: SGOV - Majority; do pass.

  • 2023-01-19: Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  • 2023-02-03: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-02-20: Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 5.

  • 2023-02-21: First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.

  • 2023-03-17: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-03-24: Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-03-24: SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment

  • 2023-03-24: Minority; do not pass.

  • 2023-03-24: Minority; without recommendation.

  • 2023-03-27: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  • 2023-04-10: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-04-12: Committee amendment

  • 2023-04-12: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-04-12: Committee amendment

  • 2023-04-12: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-04-12: Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  • 2023-04-17: House concurred in Senate amendments.

  • 2023-04-17: Passed final passage; yeas, 87; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  • 2023-04-18: Speaker signed.

  • 2023-04-19: President signed.

  • 2023-04-20: Delivered to Governor.

  • 2023-05-04: Governor signed.

  • 2023-05-04: Chapter 330, 2023 Laws.

  • 2023-05-04: Effective date 7/23/2023.

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Roll Calls (5):
Amendments (1):
  • Name: Senate Committee Amendment
  • BillId: HB1020
  • LegislativeSession: 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Description: State Government & Elections 1020 AMS SGE S2581.1
  • FloorActionDate: 0000-00-00
  • Pdf:  1020%20AMS%20SGE%20S2581.1.pdf
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