BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2483

HB 2483: Computer software disclosure

Exempting specified computer software from public disclosure.

Summary

  • Computer software source code or object code developed or owned by or for state agencies is exempt from public inspection and copying. Data files, records, or information contained in or accessible through such computer software that is not otherwise exempt remains subject to public disclosure.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2483), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Dunn (R-17)
Introduced
January 14, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 6251
Versions
HB 2483, ESHB 2483

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Dunn (R-17)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2483
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40001
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2483 in other sessions

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