BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6390

SB 6390: Communications interception

Regulating interception of communications.

Summary

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. A law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6390), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 15, 1996
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 13, 1996
Passed Housestopped here
Governor
Law

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced: January 15, 1996 in the Senate
Last action: March 7, 1996
Companion bill: HB 2406
Versions: SB 6390, ESSB 6390

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 13, 1996

Version voted on: ESSB 6390

40 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	20	4	0	1
Republican	20	4	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (40)

Nay (8)

Excused (1)

Nita Rinehart D-46

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 6390 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6390 (2019–20) Nonprofit fund-raising/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6390 (2017–18) Reclaimed water integration · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6390 (2015–16) Wine & beer samples · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6390 (2013–14) Juvenile sentencing · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6390 (2011–12) Higher ed student auditing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6390 (2009–10) Peace & reserve officers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6390 (2007–08) Governing boards · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6390 (2005–06) Boarding home rates · Did not pass · died in committee

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