BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2059

HB 2059: Theft of rental property

Prohibiting theft of rental and leased property.

Summary

  • A person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented or leased to the person, commits the crime of theft of rental, leased, or lease-purchased property. The classification of the crime is based upon the replacement value of the item involved in the theft.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2059), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 13, 1997
Prime sponsor
Dave Schmidt (R-44)
Introduced
February 19, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 13, 1997
Session law
Chapter 346, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
SB 5963
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2059, SHB 2059

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Schmidt (R-44)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 2059
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 15, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 2059
42 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20003
Republican22013
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 2059
94 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican54011
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2059 in other sessions

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