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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1506

HB 1506: Peace officer bill of rights

Creating a bill of rights for peace officers.

Summary

  • The term "peace officer" includes all duly appointed city, county, and state law enforcement officers. All officers who become the subject of a police investigation must be advised, in writing, prior to the time the investigation commences, that the officer is suspected of either committing a criminal offense or that their conduct is grounds for termination, suspension, or disciplinary action.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1506), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eric Robertson (R-31)
Introduced
January 29, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1506, SHB 1506

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eric Robertson (R-31)

25 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 14 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1Jerome Delvin R-8Brian Hatfield D-19Joyce McDonald R-25Jeff Morris D-40Roger Bush R-2Mark Sterk R-4Scott Smith R-2Karen Schmidt R-23Tim Hickel R-30Paul Zellinsky R-23Pat Scott D-38Steve Conway D-29Debbie Regala D-27Brian Sullivan D-29Gary Chandler R-13Mike Cooper D-21Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38Kelli Linville D-42Maryann Mitchell R-30Mark Schoesler R-9Bill Thompson R-44Dave Anderson D-10Mike Carrell R-28Jim Dunn R-17

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

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.

HB 1506 in other sessions

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