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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5718

SB 5718: Sexual abuse of minors

Imposing penalties for engaging in the commercial sexual abuse of minors.

Summary

  • Creates the following new crimes: Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Permitting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, and Promoting Travel for Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor.
  • Imposes a one year sentencing enhancement for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation when the perpetrator engaged, agreed, or offered to engage the victim in sexual conduct for a fee.
  • Increases the fee collected in connection with prosecutions for Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute) and increases and defines the circumstances under which a fee may be collected in connection with prosecutions for Indecent Exposure and certain prostitution-related offenses.
  • Authorizes funds from the Prostitution Prevention and Intervention Services Account to be used for services, training, outreach, and education, in connection with Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5718), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 368, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 3, 2007
  5. Partly vetoedMay 8, 2007
  6. LawMay 8, 2007
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 29, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 8, 2007
Session law
Chapter 368, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
HB 2291
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5718, SSB 5718

AN ACT Relating to penalties for engaging in the commercial sexual abuse of minors;

Sponsors

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

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jim Hargrove D-24Debbie Regala D-27Val Stevens R-39Karen Keiser D-33Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5718
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 3, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5718
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5718
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SSB 5718)
  2. Chapter 368, 2007 Laws PV. (SSB 5718)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 5718)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5718)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5718)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5718)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5718)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5718)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5718)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5718)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5718)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5718)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5718)
  14. PSEP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5718)
  15. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5718)
  16. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. (SSB 5718)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5718)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5718)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5718)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5718)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5718)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5718)
  26. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5718)
  27. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5718 in other sessions

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