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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5126

SB 5126: Pen register use authorized

Authorizing the use of pen registers.

Summary

  • A law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has certified to the court that the information is likely to be relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5126), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 22, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 21, 1992
Companion bill
HB 1351
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5126, ESSB 5126

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Ken Madsen D-2E. G. "Pat" Patterson R-9A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen D-29Leo K. Thorsness R-11Jeannette Hayner R-16Stanley Johnson R-28Adam Smith D-33Jim Jesernig D-8Linda Smith R-18

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 1, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5126
39 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17502
Republican22003
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5126 in other sessions

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