BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5339

SB 5339: Recidivism reduction

Regarding recidivism reduction through discharge of convicted felons.

Summary

A court may issue a certificate of discharge to an offender who has completed all terms of his or her sentence before the offender completes paying the legal financial obligations pursuant to the sentence if the offender petitions the court and demonstrates that he or she has made a good faith effort to pay the obligations according to the offender's ability to pay.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5339), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to recidivism reduction through discharge of convicted felons;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 19, 2006Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5339)
Jan 19, 2006Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5339)
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2005Referred to Rules. (SSB 5339)
Apr 24, 2005Referred to Rules.
Mar 10, 2005Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5339)
Mar 10, 2005Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 9, 2005Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5339)
Mar 9, 2005Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 22, 2005Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5339)
Feb 22, 2005HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5339)
Feb 22, 2005Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5339)
Feb 22, 2005Minority; do not pass.
Feb 22, 2005HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 22, 2005Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 20, 2005First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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

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