BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5542

SB 5542: Detention facilities

Authorizing special detention facilities.

Summary

Special detention facilities may also have a population of low-risk detainees who have not yet been convicted or sentenced. Retail sales and use taxes do not apply to items that become components of special detention facilities or the labor and services rendered for construction, repair, decorating or improving the facility.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to special detention facilities;

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

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5542)
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 28, 2005Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5542)
Feb 28, 2005Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5542)
Feb 28, 2005And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5542)
Feb 28, 2005HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5542)
Feb 28, 2005HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 28, 2005And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 28, 2005Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 28, 2005Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 27, 2005First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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