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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5242

SB 5242: Library computer filters

Requiring libraries to offer filtering software for minor access to the internet.

Summary

  • Public libraries must use Internet filtering software on all library computers available to the public. To the extent technically possible, the filtering software must block access to material on the Internet that is adult-oriented and sexually explicit.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5242), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2003
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 2003
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
January 20, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
March 1, 2004
Versions
SB 5242, SSB 5242

AN ACT Relating to internet access for patrons of public libraries;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

11 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Joseph Zarelli R-18Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Bob Oke R-26Val Stevens R-39Don Benton R-17Mark Doumit D-19Pam Roach R-31Jim Hargrove D-24Dave Schmidt R-44Joyce Mulliken R-13Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 18, 2003
Version voted on: SSB 5242
36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat121200
Republican24100
How each member voted
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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5242)
  2. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5242)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5242)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5242)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5242)
  6. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5242)
  7. Referred to Technology, Telecommunications & Energy. (SSB 5242)
  8. Committee relieved of further consideration. (SSB 5242)
  9. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 5242)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5242)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5242)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5242)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5242)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5242)
  17. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5242)
  19. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5242)
  20. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. Referred to Government Operations & Elections.
  23. And refer to Government Operations & Elections.
  24. JUD - Majority; without recommendation.
  25. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5242 in other sessions

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