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Washington State Legislative Sessions


Legislative Session46th
Year1980
Session TypeRegular
ConvenedJanuary 14, 1980
AdjournedMarch 13, 1980
Session Length60 Days
Total Days60 Total Days
GovernorDixie Lee Ray
Senate Bills Introduced1464
Senate Bills Vetoed1
Senate Bills Enacted73
House Bills Introduced1765
House Bills Vetoed5
House Bills Enacted112
NotesApproved by the voters on November 6, 1979 annual sessions convened pursuant to SHB 1126 and SSJR 110; 105 days in odd number years; 60 in even number years.

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