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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1485

HB 1485: Auto theft

Changing provisions relating to auto theft.

Summary

  • Increases the seriousness level for taking a motor vehicle in the second degree from a seriousness level I to a level II and adds a mandatory minimum sentence.
  • Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to establish a Washington Auto Theft Task Force (Task Force) to award grants to localities interested in establishing a regional auto theft task force.
  • Establishes a statewide vehicle identification etching program for all new automobiles sold on or after July 1, 2004.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1485), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Lovick (D-44)
Introduced
January 28, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004
Companion bill
SB 5501
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1485, SHB 1485

AN ACT Relating to auto theft;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Lovick (D-44)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Al O'Brien D-1Tom Campbell R-2

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1485)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1485)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1485)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1485)
  8. Referred to Appropriations.
  9. CJC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1485)
  10. CJC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. CJC - Executive action taken by committee.
  12. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 1485 in other sessions

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

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