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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5491

SB 5491: Sentencing disparities

Creating a task force on sentencing disparities.

Summary

  • A task force is created to study the relationship between felony sentences under 12 months and misdemeanor sentences. The task force will discover if disparities exist in those sentencings and recommend whether legislative changes need to be made in the area of misdemeanor sentences.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5491), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1993
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Janice Niemi (D-43)
Introduced
February 1, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5491, ESSB 5491

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janice Niemi (D-43)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Adam Smith D-33

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1993
Version voted on: ESSB 5491
40 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26002
Republican14700
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5491 in other sessions

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