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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2540

HB 2540: Sex offender information

Releasing information concerning sex offenders.

Summary

  • Once a decision has been made by local law enforcement to release information regarding a soon-to-be released sex offender, a good faith effort must be made to notify the public at least 14 days before the offender is released. DOC and DSHS shall provide relevant information to local law enforcement officials regarding offenders pending release in a timely manner.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2540), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 1994
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1994
Prime sponsor
Jeanine Long (R-44)
Introduced
January 17, 1994 in the House
Last action
March 28, 1994
Session law
Chapter 129, Laws of 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2540, SHB 2540

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanine Long (R-44)

13 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Marlin Appelwick D-46Betty Morris D-18James Johanson D-44Mike Padden R-4Jean Marie Brough R-30Larry Sheahan R-9Brian Thomas R-5Phil Dyer R-5Bill Brumsickle R-20Peter Kremen D-42Elmira Forner R-47James Springer D-18Bill Reams R-48

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 9, 1994
Version voted on: SHB 2540
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1994
Version voted on: SHB 2540
44 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25003
Republican19011
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (4)

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History

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HB 2540 in other sessions

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