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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5239: Sex offender registration

Requiring any person convicted of communication with a minor to register as a sex offender.

Summary

  • For purposes of the sex offender registration statutes, the term "sex offense" includes any violation of the statute prohibiting communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5239), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 1, 1995
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 16, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 1, 1995
Session law
Chapter 195, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Brad Owen D-35

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5239
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (44)

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House · Final Passage

April 4, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5239
96 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35010
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 17, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5239
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

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History

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SB 5239 in other sessions

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