Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 1378 — Concerning disqualification of judges.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill proposes new rules about when judges can be disqualified from handling cases. It's currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee for further discussion and evaluation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HB 1378 clarifies the process for disqualifying judges in superior courts. It now specifies that parties can file a notice of disqualification before any significant ruling is made by the judge, simplifying the process. This change is important as it aims to ensure fair trials and helps to avoid delays in legal proceedings by clearly outlining when a judge can be disqualified. Additionally, it limits each party to just one disqualification notice per case, which helps keep the judicial process efficient.

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H-0701.1HOUSE BILL 1378State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Graves, Jinkins, and RodneRead first time 01/18/17.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1378State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Graves, Jinkins, and RodneRead first time 01/18/17.
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That no party or attorney shall be permitted to make more than one such application in any action or proceeding under this section and RCW 4.12.040.)) may disqualify a judge from hearing the matter, subject to these limitations:(a) Notice of disqualification must be filed and called to the attention of the judge before the judge has made any discretionary ruling in the case.(b) Arranging the calendar, setting a date for a hearing or trial, ruling on an agreed continuance, issuing an arrest warrant, presiding over criminal preliminary proceedings under CrR 3.2.1, arraigning the accused, fixing bail, and presiding over juvenile detention and release hearings under JuCR 7.3 and 7.4 are not discretionary rulings within the meaning of this section.(c) In counties with only one resident judge, the notice of disqualification must be filed not later than the day on which the case is called to be set for trial.(d) A judge who has been disqualified under this section may decide such issues as the parties agree in writing or on the record in open court.(e) No party or attorney is permitted to disqualify more than one judge in any matter under this section and RCW 4.12.040.(2) This section does not apply to water right adjudications filed under chapter 90.03 or 90.44 RCW.
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That no party or attorney shall be permitted to make more than one such application in any action or proceeding under this section and RCW 4.12.040.)) may disqualify a judge from hearing the matter, subject to these limitations:(a) Notice of disqualification must be filed and called to the attention of the judge before the judge has made any discretionary ruling in the case.(b) In counties with only one resident judge, the notice of disqualification must be filed not later than the day on which the case is called to be set for trial.(c) A judge who has been disqualified under this section may decide such issues as the parties agree in writing or on the record in open court.(d) No party or attorney is permitted to disqualify more than one judge in any matter under this section and RCW 4.12.040.(2) Even though they may involve discretion, the following actions by a judge shall not cause the loss of the right to file a notice of disqualification against the judge:
Arranging the calendar, setting a date for a hearing or trial, ruling on an agreed continuance, issuing an arrest warrant, presiding over criminal preliminary proceedings under CrR 3.2.1, arraigning the accused, fixing bail, and presiding over juvenile detention and release hearings under JuCR 7.3 and 7.4.(3) This section does not apply to water right adjudications filed under chapter 90.03 or 90.44 RCW.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary.

  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  7. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  8. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  14. JUDI - Majority; do pass.

  15. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Graves

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage (#3)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 52000
Republican 13001
Democrat 32000
Total 97001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Buys — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Muri — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Smith — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Koster — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Not Voting
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1378 do?
This bill proposes new rules about when judges can be disqualified from handling cases. It's currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee for further discussion and evaluation.
Who sponsors HB 1378?
HB 1378 is sponsored by Graves, Rodne, and Laurie Jinkins (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1378?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1378?
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