BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2339

HB 2339: Methamphetamine crimes

Increasing penalties for crimes involving methamphetamine.

Summary

  • Possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness level VIII which specifies a 21-27 month standard sentence range for an offender with no prior felony convictions.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2339), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 1996
  4. Passed SenateFeb 27, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1996
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 10, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 28, 1996
Session law
Chapter 205, Laws of 1996
Companion bill
SB 6182
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2339, SHB 2339

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 8, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 2339
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

February 27, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 2339
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 2339
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2339 in other sessions

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