BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5131: Library computers
Authorizing a court order to search library computers.
Summary
- The Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney may apply to the superior court for an order authorizing the seizure of library computers used to access web sites or files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and other records containing the identity of library patrons who had access to library computers used to access these web sites or files.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 15, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dan Swecker (R-20)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
AN ACT Relating to use of library computers to access pornography;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)
9 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5131 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5131 (2017–18) Marijuana
- SB 5131 (2015–16) Skagit instream flow rule
- SB 5131 (2013–14) Laboratory equipment
- SB 5131 (2011–12) Public facilities/impact fee