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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1007

HB 1007: Counterfeit intellctual prop

Changing provisions relating to counterfeited intellectual property.

Summary

  • $ Selling counterfeited items is a misdemeanor if it is the offender's first counterfeiting offense.
  • $ Selling counterfeited items is a gross misdemeanor if the offender has been previously convicted of a counterfeiting offense or the violation involves between 100-1,000 items or the total retail value of all the items is between $1,000 and $10,000.
  • $ Selling counterfeited items is a class C felony if the offender has been previously convicted of two or more offenses and the violation involves more than 1,000 items or the total retail value of all items is $10,000 or more.
  • $ Requires a prosecutor to prosecute any case involving the manufacture, production, or distribution of a counterfeited item that "endangers the health and safety of other."

From the House Bill Report (HB 1007), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1999
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 14, 1999
Prime sponsor
Ida Ballasiotes (R-41)
Introduced
January 11, 1999 in the House
Last action
May 14, 1999
Session law
Chapter 322, Laws of 1999
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ida Ballasiotes (R-41)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1Renee Radcliff R-21Brad Benson R-6Dave Quall D-40Maryann Mitchell R-30Jack Cairnes R-47Jeff Morris D-40

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1999
Version voted on: EHB 1007
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48001
Republican47002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 12, 1999
Version voted on: EHB 1007
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican20002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1999
Version voted on: EHB 1007
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24012
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 24, 1999
Version voted on: EHB 1007
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat47002
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 1007 in other sessions

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