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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 3SSB 5528

SB 5528: Background checks

Protecting children and vulnerable adults by using background checks.

Summary

  • Individuals licensed, certified, or registered with disciplining authorities under the Secretary of Health are required to notify their disciplining authority within seven days after being convicted of any disqualifying offense, and when employed, they must also notify their employers. Applicants for the various licenses are required to submit fingerprints, documents, and fees for state and federal background checks.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5528), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 29, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 5, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5528, SSB 5528, 2SSB 5528, 3SSB 5528

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Jeanine Long R-44Pat Thibaudeau D-43Rosa Franklin D-29Julia Patterson D-33Darlene Fairley D-32Shirley Winsley R-28Bob Oke R-26Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5528 in other sessions

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