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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6136

SB 6136: Background checks/drug offns

Including drug offenses in background checks.

Summary

  • The crimes of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or deliver are added to the list of convictions that the Washington State Patrol uses in preparation of background check information. Employers requesting background checks under Title 43 are permitted to consider these convictions in the employment process.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6136), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 1998
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 11, 1998
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 12, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1998
Session law
Chapter 10, Laws of 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6136, SSB 6136

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeanine Long R-44

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6136
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican25001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

February 27, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6136
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican54003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 6136 in other sessions

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