BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5801: Institutional chaplains
Regarding institutional chaplains.
Summary
- Finds that prison chaplains in Washington state are asked to meet the diverse, growing spiritual and physical needs of inmates from a variety of faith backgrounds with limited resources. Chaplaincy programs in Washington state positively impact inmate behavior, encouraging prison order and reducing prison violence.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
- Introduced
- February 1, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to institutional chaplains;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
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 Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5801 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5801 (2017–18) Immigration resources
- SB 5801 (2015–16) WA water commission
- SB 5801 (2013–14) Ferry fares
- SB 5801 (2011–12) Industrial insurance system