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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6761

SB 6761: Correctional facilities

Authorizing agreements for the operation of correctional facilities and programs in any other state.

Summary

  • $ Authorizes the Department of Corrections (DOC) to transfer offenders out-of-state to private or governmental institutions.
  • $ Requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to consider the victim as well as the offender's family prior to the transfer of any particular offender.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6761), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2000
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2000
  4. Passed HouseMar 2, 2000
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 22, 2000
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 26, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 22, 2000
Session law
Chapter 62, Laws of 2000
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2963
Versions
SB 6761, ESSB 6761

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 15, 2000
Version voted on: ESSB 6761
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

March 2, 2000
Version voted on: ESSB 6761
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49000
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

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SB 6761 in other sessions

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