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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5938: Sentencing

Revising sentencing provisions.

Summary

  • Manslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A serious violent offenses. @ The seriousness level is raised from Level IX to Level XI which means the presumptive sentence ranges are increased. For example, a first time offender = s presumptive range is 78 to 102 months in prison.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5938), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 18, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 14, 1997
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
February 20, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 14, 1997
Session law
Chapter 365, Laws of 1997
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

12 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)

Jeanine Long R-44Joseph Zarelli R-18Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Don Benton R-17Bill Finkbeiner R-45Bob Oke R-26Dan Swecker R-20Ann Anderson R-42Val Stevens R-39Shirley Winsley R-28Gary Strannigan R-38Ray Schow R-30

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5938
45 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19310
Republican26000
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 18, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5938
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41100
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5938 in other sessions

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