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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5312

SB 5312: Stolen metal property

Addressing the issue of stolen metal property.

Summary

  • Establishes record keeping requirements when scrap metal businesses engage in non-ferrous metal transactions with the general public.
  • Establishes limitations on when scrap metal businesses may engage in transactions involving commercial metal property, metallic wire, and beer kegs.
  • Requires scrap metal businesses to produce certain records when a law enforcement officer makes a request for those records.
  • Prevents scrap metal businesses from paying cash for transactions involving metal property valued at greater than $30.
  • Creates a 12-month and one-day sentencing enhancement for theft and possession of stolen property if the damage to the victim greatly exceeds the value of the property stolen.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5312), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2007
  6. LawMay 8, 2007
Prime sponsor
Rodney Tom (D-48)
Introduced
January 17, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 8, 2007
Session law
Chapter 377, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5312, ESSB 5312

AN ACT Relating to protecting and recovering property owned by utilities, telecommunications companies, railroads, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, construction firms, and other parties;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)

15 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Adam Kline D-37Pam Roach R-31Derek Kilmer D-26Chris Marr D-6Senator D-35Bob Morton R-7Craig Pridemore D-49Bob McCaslin R-4Jean Berkey D-38Jerome Delvin R-8Paull Shin D-21Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Linda Evans Parlette R-12Val Stevens R-39

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5312
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 4, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5312
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59004
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · Final Passage

Passed April 19, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5312
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29012
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee

Passed April 19, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5312
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 265 by Holmquist (page 8, line 11)

March 13, 2007
Version voted on: ESSB 5312
18 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican16001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (ESSB 5312)
  2. Chapter 377, 2007 Laws. (ESSB 5312)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5312)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5312)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5312)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5312)
  7. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5312)
  8. Conference committee report adopted. (ESSB 5312)
  9. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2. (ESSB 5312)
  10. Conference committee report adopted. (ESSB 5312)
  11. Conference committee appointed. Representatives Morrell, Hurst, Warnick. (ESSB 5312)
  12. Conference committee request granted. (ESSB 5312)
  13. Conference committee appointed. Senators McCaslin, Tom, Kline. (ESSB 5312)
  14. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House for conference thereon. (ESSB 5312)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 5312)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5312)
  17. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESSB 5312)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5312)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5312)
  20. PSEP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5312)
  21. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5312)
  22. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. (ESSB 5312)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5312)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5312)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5312)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5312)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5312)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5312)
  31. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5312)
  33. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5312)
  34. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  36. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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