BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 6255

SB 6255: Anhydrous ammonia

Prescribing penalties for unlawful possession and storage of anhydrous ammonia.

Summary

C Creates penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia, a precursor substance used to manufacture methamphetamine.
C Theft of anhydrous ammonia is a seriousness level VIII, class C felony.
C Unlawful storage of anhydrous ammonia is a seriousness level VI, class C felony.
C Possession of anhydrous ammonia with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a seriousness level VIII, class B felony.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 6255), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2000

IntroducedJan 12, 2000
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 15, 2000
Passed HouseMar 1, 2000
Governor
LawMar 30, 2000

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced: January 12, 2000 in the Senate
Last action: March 30, 2000
Session law: Chapter 225, Laws of 2000
Companion bill: HB 2746
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 6255, SSB 6255, 2SSB 6255

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 15, 2000

Version voted on: 2SSB 6255

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	27	0	0	0
Republican	21	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

George Sellar R-12

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House · Final Passage

March 1, 2000

Version voted on: 2SSB 6255

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	49	0	0	0
Republican	49	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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House · Final Passage

March 8, 2000

Version voted on: 2SSB 6255

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	49	0	0	0
Republican	49	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 2000

Version voted on: 2SSB 6255

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	0	0	1
Republican	21	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

Darlene Fairley D-32
George Sellar R-12

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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.

SB 6255 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6255 (2025–26) Poverty reduction task force · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6255 (2023–24) Assisted living/housing prov · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6255 (2019–20) High school/child care · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6255 (2017–18) District-based elections · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6255 (2015–16) Judge impartiality · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6255 (2013–14) Motorcycle helmet standards · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6255 (2011–12) Prostitution crimes · Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2012
SB 6255 (2009–10) Mute swans · Did not pass · died in committee

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SB 6255: Anhydrous ammonia

Summary

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

House · Final Passage

Yea (98)

House · Final Passage

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

History

SB 6255 in other sessions