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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1597

HB 1597: Identity theft

Penalizing identity theft.

Summary

  • $ Changes the name of the crime of criminal impersonation to identity theft, and increases the penalties.
  • $ Provides for three degrees of the crime: first degree as a class B felony, second degree as a class C felony, and third degree as a gross misdemeanor.
  • $ Makes changes to the elements of the crime of criminal impersonation in the first degree.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1597), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jack Cairnes (R-47)
Introduced
January 29, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1597, SHB 1597

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jack Cairnes (R-47)

19 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1Ida Ballasiotes R-41Mike Cooper D-21Dave Schmidt R-44Laura Ruderman D-45Brian Hatfield D-19Mike Wensman R-41Brian Thomas R-5Karen Keiser D-33Brian Sullivan D-29Richard DeBolt R-20Gigi Talcott R-28Kelly Barlean R-10Roger Bush R-2Brad Benson R-6Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Dave Quall D-40Tom Campbell R-2Kathy Lambert R-45

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1597 in other sessions

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