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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5825

SB 5825: Offender firearm possession

Restricting offenders' possession of firearms.

Summary

  • As a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or ammunition. Offenders found in actual or constructive possession of firearms or ammunition are subject to the appropriate violation process and sanctions.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5825), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 22, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 16, 1991
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
February 22, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 1991
Session law
Chapter 221, Laws of 1991
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5825, ESSB 5825

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Ken Madsen D-2Leo K. Thorsness R-11Tim Erwin R-44A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen D-29Bob Oke R-26Lela Kreidler D-22

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5825
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21003
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 11, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5825
87 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican30802
How each member voted

Yea (87)

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House · Final Passage

April 24, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5825
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5825 in other sessions

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