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Committee reports several bills out of Civil Rights & Judiciary; votes recorded on four measures
Summary
The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee reported several bills out of committee on Jan. 22, voting to advance judicial staffing and child-support schedule measures and taking a contested vote on immunity for rescuers of people and animals.
The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee took executive action and roll-call votes on several bills during its Jan. 22 session.
Key outcomes (motions to report 'due pass' or vote outcomes):
- House Bill 1144 (add a superior court judge for Skagit County): Committee moved and seconded a motion to report the bill out with a due-pass recommendation. Staff announced the result as 13 ayes, 0 nays, 0 excused. The committee discussion emphasized improved access to justice in Skagit County and faster case processing.
- House Bill 1112 (removes city residency requirement for judges pro…
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