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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6299

SB 6299: Domestic violnc protctn ordr

Increasing penalties for multiple violations of domestic violence protection orders.

Summary

  • Violation of a no-contact order issued in a criminal proceeding is increased from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. The third or subsequent violation of a domestic violence no-contact order or protection order is increased to a class C felony.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6299), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 1996
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced
January 10, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6299, ESSB 6299

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Jeanine Long R-44Darlene Fairley D-32Bob McCaslin R-4Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Shirley Winsley R-28Bob Oke R-26Harriet Spanel D-40

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 9, 1996
Version voted on: ESSB 6299
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 6299 in other sessions

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