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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5665

SB 5665: Conviction record vacation

Authorizing vacation of records of convictions for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.

Summary

  • C Creates a procedure for vacating records of convictions of some misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
  • C Removes the ability to vacate records of convictions of certain felonies under the Sentencing Reform Act.
  • C Allows sealing of the records of juvenile adjudications for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.

From the House Bill Analysis (SB 5665), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)
Introduced
February 1, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Senator R-15Jim Hargrove D-24Adam Kline D-37Michael Heavey D-34Bob McCaslin R-4Jeanine Long R-44

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1999
Version voted on: ESB 5665
44 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23022
Republican21001
How each member voted

Absent (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 1, 2000
Version voted on: ESB 5665
43 Yea 2 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican16213
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 5665 in other sessions

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