BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5088

SB 5088: Sexually violent predators

Revising the law relating to sexual predators.

Summary

  • Comprehensive revisions are made to the sexually violent predator statute to reflect concerns expressed in recent court decisions; in addition, the operation of the statute is clarified. The definition of a sexual predator is modified to include a requirement that the person needs to be confined in a secure facility in order to prevent future predatory acts.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5088), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1995
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 10, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 1995
Session law
Chapter 216, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5088, SSB 5088, 2SSB 5088

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: 2SSB 5088
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1995
Version voted on: 2SSB 5088
94 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35010
Republican59002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 17, 1995
Version voted on: 2SSB 5088
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21013
Republican22002
How each member voted

History

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SB 5088 in other sessions

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