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2013 House Bill 1838: Concerning surname changes after the solemnization of a marriage
Introduced by Rep. Jim Moeller (Vancouver) (D) on February 12, 2013
Provides options for changing a last name after a marriage, and specifies that such changes may be completed through the State Registrar of Vital Statistics by presenting a marriage certificate and photo identification. This act takes effect August 1, 2013. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on February 12, 2013
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 22, 2013
Received in the House on January 13, 2014
Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 24, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Laurie Jinkins (Tacoma) (D) on February 11, 2014
Changes the effective date from January 1, 2014 to
January 1, 2015.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on February 11, 2014
Received in the Senate on February 13, 2014
Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on February 13, 2014