Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1731: Unclaimed property/museums
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1731 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regarding unclaimed property held by a museum or historical society. Primary sponsor: Kevin Waters (R). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to unclaimed property held by a museum or historical society;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Waters | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 242, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 7/27/2025.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- House concurred in Senate amendments.
- Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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