Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1315 — Creating a preferred alternative for the placement, sale, and public notice of impounded livestock.

Last action — Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

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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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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1315 made some important changes regarding how impounded livestock is handled. It reduced the time from ten to five business days for owners to reclaim their animals after a notice of impoundment is published. Additionally, it introduces a process for individuals who wish to temporarily care for an impounded animal to request custody, provided they cover related costs. These changes aim to streamline the process of managing stray livestock and improve the chances of animals being returned to their rightful owners more quickly.

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H-1450.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1315State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy House Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Caldier, Wylie, Dent, Blake, Griffey, Buys, and Muri)READ FIRST TIME 02/02/17.AN ACT Relating to creating a preferred alternative for the placement, sale, and public notice of impounded livestock;
H-0125.1HOUSE BILL 1315State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Caldier, Wylie, Dent, Blake, Griffey, Buys, and MuriRead first time 01/17/17.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.AN ACT Relating to creating a preferred alternative for the placement, sale, and public notice of impounded livestock;
The sheriff or brand inspector may grant the placement request if:(i) The request is made by the person to the sheriff or brand inspector within seven business days after impoundment;(ii) The person agrees to pay and pays all costs incurred during the animal's impoundment including, but not limited to, costs of transportation, advertising, care, and inspection of the animal.(3) Costs for transporting an animal impounded under this section must be reimbursed at the time and mileage rate consistent with RCW 16.57.220(8).Sec. 3.  RCW 16.24.130 and 1995 c 374 s 69 are each amended to read as follows:(1)(a) The brand inspector shall ((cause to be published)) publish a notice of impounding once in a daily newspaper published in the county where ((the)) an animal impounded in accordance with RCW 16.24.120 was found((, a notice of the impounding)).(b) If no daily newspaper exists in the county where an animal was found, the notice of impounding must be published by electronic means in a manner most likely to reach the most potential interested parties.(2) The notice shall state:(((1))) (a) A description of the animal, including brand, tattoo, or other identifying characteristics;(((2))) (b) When and where found;(((3))) (c) Where impounded;
The sheriff or brand inspector may grant the placement request if:(i) The request is made by the person to the sheriff or brand inspector within five business days after impoundment;(ii) The person agrees to pay and pays all costs incurred during the animal's impoundment including, but not limited to, costs of transportation, advertising, care, and inspection of the animal.(3) Costs for transporting an animal impounded under this section must be reimbursed at the time and mileage rate consistent with RCW 16.57.220(8).Sec. 3.  RCW 16.24.130 and 1995 c 374 s 69 are each amended to read as follows:(1)(a) The brand inspector shall ((cause to be published)) publish a notice of impounding once in a daily newspaper published in the county where ((the)) an animal impounded in accordance with RCW 16.24.120 was found((, a notice of the impounding)).(b) If no daily newspaper exists in the county where an animal was found, the notice of impounding must be published by electronic means in a manner most likely to reach the most potential interested parties.(2) The notice shall state:(((1))) (a) A description of the animal, including brand, tattoo, or other identifying characteristics;(((2))) (b) When and where found;(((3))) (c) Where impounded;
PROVIDED, That if no newspaper shall be published in such county, copies of the notice shall be posted at four commonly frequented places therein)).(3) If the animal is marked with a brand or tattoo ((which)) that is registered with the director of agriculture, the brand inspector, on or before the date of publication ((or posting)) of the notice of impounding, shall ((send a copy of the notice to the owner of record by registered mail)) make contact with the owner of record.Sec. 4.  RCW 16.24.150 and 1995 c 374 s 70 are each amended to read as follows:(1) If no person ((shall claim the)) claims an impounded animal within ((ten)) seven business days after the date of publication ((or posting)) of the notice((, it shall)) of impounding in accordance with RCW 16.24.130, the animal must be sold:(a) At the next succeeding public livestock market sale to be held at the sales yard where the animal is impounded((, provided that in the director's discretion the department of agriculture may otherwise cause the animal to be sold));(b) At a public sale as directed by the director of the department of agriculture;
PROVIDED, That if no newspaper shall be published in such county, copies of the notice shall be posted at four commonly frequented places therein)).(3) If the animal is marked with a brand or tattoo ((which)) that is registered with the director of agriculture, the brand inspector, on or before the date of publication ((or posting)) of the notice of impounding, shall ((send a copy of the notice to the owner of record by registered mail)) make contact with the owner of record.Sec. 4.  RCW 16.24.150 and 1995 c 374 s 70 are each amended to read as follows:(1) If no person ((shall claim the)) claims an impounded animal within ((ten)) five business days after the date of publication ((or posting)) of the notice((, it shall)) of impounding in accordance with RCW 16.24.130, the animal must be sold:(a) At the next succeeding public livestock market sale to be held at the sales yard where the animal is impounded((, provided that in the director's discretion the department of agriculture may otherwise cause the animal to be sold));(b) At a public sale as directed by the director of the department of agriculture;
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Action History

  1. Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

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

  4. Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  14. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  19. Minority; without recommendation.

  20. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. Minority; without recommendation.

  22. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  23. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1315?
HB 1315 is sponsored by Buys, Michelle Valdez (Republican), Tom Dent (Republican), Dan Griffey (Republican), Blake, Muri, and Sharon Wylie (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1315?
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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