1083-S AMH TAYL FLYN 022

SHB 1083 - H AMD 19

By Representative Taylor

ADOPTED 03/05/2013

    On page 1, line 15, after "RCW 3.02.010))." insert "That a marriage is solemnized by a tribal court judge pursuant to authority under this section does not create tribal court jurisdiction and does not affect state court authority as otherwise provided by law to enter a judgment for purposes of any dissolution, legal separation, or other proceedings related to the marriage that is binding on the parties and entitled to full faith and credit."

EFFECT: Clarifies that a marriage solemnized by a tribal court judge under authority of state law does not create tribal court jurisdiction and does not affect state court authority, otherwise provided by law, over any proceedings related to the marriage.  

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