BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2224: Gang-related offenses
Increasing penalties for gang-related offenses.
Summary
- Finds that the people of Washington state face a crisis brought upon by increased gang crime and violence, which is threatening public safety in communities across the state. Declares that those who prosecute gang-related crimes need specific sanctions and sentencing enhancements to ensure that those who commit gang-related crimes are held accountable for the harm they inflict on society.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Daniel Newhouse (R-15)
- Introduced
- February 14, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- SB 5987
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to gang-related offenses;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Daniel Newhouse (R-15)
9 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 8 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 Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2224 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2224 (2025–26) Fire protection districts
- HB 2224 (2023–24) Child abuse referral tool
- HB 2224 (2019–20) Ballot measure fiscal impact
- HB 2224 (2017–18) High school graduation reqs
- HB 2224 (2015–16) Excise tax system
- HB 2224 (2013–14) Capital sup budget 2013-2015
- HB 2224 (2011–12) Estate tax apportionment
- HB 2224 (2009–10) Fire sprinkler systems