BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2008

HB 2008: Prostitute patrons/vehicles

Authorizing law enforcement officers to impound the vehicles of persons who are patronizing prostitutes.

Summary

  • A law enforcement officer who arrests and takes into custody a person for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute may impound the vehicle if the vehicle is owned by the person arrested and was used in committing the crime. Impoundments must be performed in accordance with current state law regarding towing and impoundment.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2008), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Sheahan (R-9)
Introduced
February 18, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5081
Versions
HB 2008, SHB 2008

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 2008
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

House · Final Passage

January 23, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2008
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican54003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2008 in other sessions

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