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2009 House Bill 1158: Allowing electronic signatures on juror questionnaires
Introduced by Rep. Roger Goodman (KirkLand) (D) on January 14, 2009
Provides that an electronic signature may be used in lieu of a written signature on juror questionnaires, (See also Companion SB 5134). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 14, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 26, 2009
Received in the Senate on February 25, 2009
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 25, 2009
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 25, 2009
To change the title of the bill to reflect that electronic signatures may be used for juror declarations, not juror questionnaires.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 25, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 25, 2009
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 5, 2009
Permits the use of an electronic declaration and electronic signature to preliminarily determine whether a person summoned for jury duty is eligible
to serve on a jury.