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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5899

SB 5899: Background checks

Changing provisions relating to background checks.

Summary

  • Simplifies and eliminates duplicative provisions of statutes so that the dissemination of background checks are handled under one chapter.
  • Eliminates the requirement that before forwarding information to certain persons or agencies requesting a background check that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) redact all information not related to crimes committed against children or other persons, crimes relating to drugs, and crimes relating to financial exploitation.
  • Eliminates provisions that are not currently being implemented such as the requirement that disciplinary boards' final decisions and information relating to dependency matters and domestic relations cases be sent to the WSP.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5899), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2005
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2005
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 2005
  4. Passed HouseApr 13, 2005
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2005
  6. LawMay 11, 2005
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
February 11, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
May 11, 2005
Session law
Chapter 421, Laws of 2005
Companion bill
HB 2215
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5899, SSB 5899

AN ACT Relating to background checks;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Dale Brandland R-42Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 15, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5899
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican21002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 13, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5899
90 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49601
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 18, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5899
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24002
Republican21002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2005. (SSB 5899)
  2. Chapter 421, 2005 Laws. (SSB 5899)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5899)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5899)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5899)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5899)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5899)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5899)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5899)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5899)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5899)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5899)
  13. CJC - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5899)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5899)
  15. CJC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5899)
  16. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. (SSB 5899)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5899)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5899)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5899)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5899)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5899)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5899)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5899)
  28. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5899 in other sessions

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