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

HB 2640 — Limiting liability for registered apiarists.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2640 includes a key change in the language regarding liability for registered beekeepers, known as apiarists. The term "willful and wanton misconduct" has replaced "acts or omissions that are reckless." This change is significant because it clarifies the level of misconduct that would not be protected from liability, potentially offering stronger legal protection to beekeepers who follow safe and accepted practices while also setting a higher standard for actions that could lead to liability.

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H-4521.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2640State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Buys, Peterson, Pike, Lytton, Stambaugh, and Blake)READ FIRST TIME 02/02/18.AN ACT Relating to limiting liability for registered apiarists;
H-3252.3HOUSE BILL 2640State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives Buys, Peterson, Pike, Lytton, Stambaugh, and BlakeRead first time 01/11/18.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.AN ACT Relating to limiting liability for registered apiarists;
The limitation of liability established in this section does not apply to acts or omissions that are reckless.--- END ---
The limitation of liability established in this section does not apply to willful and wanton misconduct.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  8. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

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

Sponsors

  • Buys · Primary
  • Lytton · Cosponsor
  • Strom Peterson · Cosponsor
  • Pike · Cosponsor
  • Blake · Cosponsor
  • Stambaugh · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Buys

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2640?
HB 2640 is sponsored by Buys, Lytton, Strom Peterson (Democrat), Pike, Blake, and Stambaugh.
What is the current status of HB 2640?
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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