2017 House Bill 4666

Revise “service of process” procedures

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To revise “service of process” procedures in legal matters. The bill would revise details of a written statement a process server may submit to prove that process has been served, and includes penalties for making false declarations. "Service of process" means delivering a notice that legal action involving a person has been initiated.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 27, 2018

Passed in the House 96 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 14, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.