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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5861

SB 5861: Crimes with firearms/weapons

Authorizing exceeding maximum penalties for crimes involving firearms and deadly weapons.

Summary

  • The maximum terms of incarceration for felony convictions are as follows: $ class A felony: life in prison (no change); $ class B felony: the sum of ten years plus any firearm or deadly weapon penalty enhancement; $ class C felony: the sum of five years plus any firearm or deadly weapon penalty enhancement.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5861), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
February 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5861, ESSB 5861

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Ray Schow R-30Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: ESSB 5861
42 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17600
Republican25001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 9, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 5861
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22100
Republican26000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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History

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SB 5861 in other sessions

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