WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 1881: Social security number use

Protecting privacy by restricting use of social security numbers.

Summary

  • C Prohibits public and private entities from collecting or distributing Social Security numbers subject to certain exceptions.
  • C Provides a mechanism for individuals to bring a court action when their Social Security numbers have been improperly collected or distributed.
  • C Prohibits licensing agencies from collecting Social Security numbers until ordered to do so by federal law.
  • C Requires the Governor to apply for a waiver from the federal law requiring licensing agencies to collect Social Security numbers.
  • C Requires the Office of the Administrator for the Courts to conduct a study on methods to operate the courts without the use of Social Security numbers.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1881), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kathy Lambert (R-45)
Introduced
February 9, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kathy Lambert (R-45)

7 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)

Jeanne Edwards D-1Mike Carrell R-28John Koster R-39Bob Sump R-7Tom Campbell R-2Jim Dunn R-17Brian Thomas R-5

Votes

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

History

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HB 1881 in other sessions

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