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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5027: Homicide by abuse prosecutn

Extending the period of time within which a prosecution for homicide by abuse may be commenced.

Summary

  • Homicide by abuse is added to the list of crimes that can be tried at any time after their commission.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5027), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 12, 1995
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 9, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 12, 1995
Session law
Chapter 17, Laws of 1995

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bob McCaslin R-4Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Margarita Prentice D-11Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Ray Schow R-30

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 1, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5027
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23011
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 4, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5027
94 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33201
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5027 in other sessions

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