BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2406

HB 2406: Communications interception

Regulating interception of communications.

Summary

  • Under the striking amendment, the crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of services, or undertaken with the consent of the user of the service.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2406), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1996
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 1996
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Sterk (R-4)
Introduced
January 10, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 30, 1996
Companion bill
SB 6390
Versions
HB 2406, ESHB 2406

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Sterk (R-4)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2406
90 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29700
Republican61001
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 1, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2406
36 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16801
Republican20400
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2406
86 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28800
Republican58004
How each member voted

Yea (86)

Excused (4)

History

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HB 2406 in other sessions

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