BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5647: Immigration law enforcement
Limiting the authority of peace officers to enforce federal immigration laws.
Summary
- All Washington peace officers must refrain from enforcing federal civil immigration laws. They may not single out individuals for legal scrutiny or enforcement activity based solely on country of origin, religion, ethnicity, or immigration status.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 1, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to enforcement of immigration laws;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5647 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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