BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2634

HB 2634: Fugitives/public assistance

Denying public assistance to fugitives from justice.

Summary

  • General assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition of probation, community supervision or parole imposed for a felony or gross misdemeanor conviction.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2634), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 20, 1998
Prime sponsor
Helen Sommers (D-36)
Introduced
January 16, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 20, 1998
Session law
Chapter 80, Laws of 1998
Versions
HB 2634, SHB 2634

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2634
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40001
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2634
43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20003
Republican23003
How each member voted

History

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HB 2634 in other sessions

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