BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5706

SB 5706: License fraud

Decriminalizing license fraud and establishing a license fraud task force in the Washington state patrol.

Summary

  • $ Decriminalizes license fraud and imposes a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for intentionally avoiding a payment of Washington taxes and fees.
  • $ Creates a task force to enforce new civil penalties.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5706), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1999
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1999
Prime sponsor
Albert Bauer (D-49)
Introduced
February 3, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 1999
Session law
Chapter 277, Laws of 1999
Companion bill
HB 1789
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5706, SSB 5706

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5706
47 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26010
Republican21010
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 6, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5706
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45004
Republican48001
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

Senate · Final Passage

April 21, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5706
40 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21015
Republican19003
How each member voted

History

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SB 5706 in other sessions

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