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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6717

SB 6717: Criminal background checks

Extending the joint task force on criminal background check processes.

Summary

  • Extends the Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes (Task Force) one additional year.
  • Adds a representative from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to the Task Force.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6717), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2006
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2006
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 28, 2006
  6. LawMar 28, 2006
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 19, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
March 28, 2006
Session law
Chapter 293, Laws of 2006
Companion bill
HB 2762
Versions
SB 6717, SSB 6717

AN ACT Relating to the joint task force on criminal background check processes;

Sponsors

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

8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Dale Brandland R-42Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Jim Hargrove D-24Phil Rockefeller D-23Paull Shin D-21Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Dave Schmidt R-44Val Stevens R-39

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2006
Version voted on: SSB 6717
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

Passed March 3, 2006
Version voted on: SSB 6717
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2006. (SSB 6717)
  2. Chapter 293, 2006 Laws. (SSB 6717)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6717)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6717)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6717)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6717)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6717)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6717)
  9. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6717)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6717)
  11. CJC - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6717)
  12. CJC - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6717)
  13. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections. (SSB 6717)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 6717)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6717)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6717)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6717)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6717)
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6717)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6717)
  25. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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