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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1012

HB 1012: Computer spyware

Regulating computer spyware.

Summary

  • Prohibits an unauthorized person or entity from installing software on a consumer's computer that would take over control of the computer, modify its security settings, collect the user's personally identifiable information, interfere with its own removal, or otherwise deceive the authorized user.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1012), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2005
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2005
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2005
  5. GovernorMay 17, 2005
  6. LawMay 17, 2005
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
January 10, 2005 in the House
Last action
May 17, 2005
Session law
Chapter 500, Laws of 2005
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1012, ESHB 1012

AN ACT Relating to computer spyware;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Zack Hudgins D-11Geoff Simpson D-47Toby Nixon R-45Glenn Anderson R-5Dawn Morrell D-25Kelli Linville D-42Brian Sullivan D-21Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2005
Version voted on: ESHB 1012
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2005
Version voted on: ESHB 1012
47 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican21020
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (2)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESHB 1012)
  2. Effective date 7/24/2005. (ESHB 1012)
  3. Chapter 500, 2005 Laws. (ESHB 1012)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1012)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1012)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1012)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 0. (ESHB 1012)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1012)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1012)
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1012)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1012)
  12. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1012)
  13. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1012)
  14. FHC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1012)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1012)
  16. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection. (ESHB 1012)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1012)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1012)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1012)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1012)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1012)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1012)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1012)
  27. TEC - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.
  30. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1012 in other sessions

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