BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1068

HB 1068: Clemency and pardons

Ensuring that prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement agencies have a meaningful role in the clemency process.

Summary

  • $ Requires a hearing before recommendations are made to the Governor on clemency and pardon petitions.
  • $ Requires that notice of the hearing be provided to the prosecuting attorney of the county where the prosecution was obtained, and that reasonable efforts be made to notify victims, survivors of victims, and witnesses.
  • C Requires the board to consider statements received from the individuals who receive notice of the hearing.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1068), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 1999
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 14, 1999
Prime sponsor
Ida Ballasiotes (R-41)
Introduced
January 14, 1999 in the House
Last action
May 14, 1999
Session law
Chapter 323, Laws of 1999
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1068, SHB 1068

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1999
Version voted on: SHB 1068
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat46003
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

April 7, 1999
Version voted on: SHB 1068
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican19003
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1999
Version voted on: SHB 1068
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48001
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 1068 in other sessions

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