BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
HB 1859: First-time offenders
Amending the definition of "first-time offender" under the sentencing reform act.
Summary
- The definition of a A First Time Offender" is expanded to include first time offenders convicted of drug offenses. These offenders will now be eligible to participate in the "First Time Waiver" sentencing program.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1859), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 9, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dow Constantine (D-34)
- Introduced
- February 9, 1999 in the House
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dow Constantine (D-34)
8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 1859 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1859 (2025–26) Housing dev./religious orgs.
- HB 1859 (2023–24) Long-term care residents
- HB 1859 (2021–22) Cannabis analysis labs
- HB 1859 (2019–20) Personal care services pilot
- HB 1859 (2017–18) Assault of utility worker
- HB 1859 (2015–16) RCW statutes/inactive, etc.
- HB 1859 (2013–14) Licensing reqs/military
- HB 1859 (2011–12) 2-year vehicle registration