WA People
JOINT RESOLUTION · 1991–92 SESSION

SJR 8217: Video testimony/child sex ab

Allowing video testimony of children under ten years of age who are sexual abuse victims.

Summary

  • The resolution amends the Washington Constitution to provide that in criminal prosecutions involving sexual contact with a child ten years of age or younger the court may order the testimony of the victim to be taken outside the courtroom and televised live into the courtroom.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8217), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)
Introduced
January 28, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Gary Nelson R-21A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen D-29Albert Bauer D-49Cliff Bailey R-39Bob McCaslin R-4

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SJR 8217
41 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18402
Republican23002
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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Senate · Final Passage

January 24, 1992
Version voted on: SJR 8217
35 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15503
Republican20004
How each member voted
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History

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SJR 8217 in other sessions

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