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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6488

SB 6488: DNA ID of offenders

Providing for broader collection of biological samples for the DNA identification of convicted sex offenders and other persons.

Summary

  • Expands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system to include information from persons required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders.
  • Expands the DNA identification system to include information from persons convicted of certain gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors.
  • Changes the manner in which biological samples are collected and tested.
  • Changes the manner in which fees connected with the DNA identification system are levied and disbursed.
  • Removes the requirement that the Washington State Patrol consult with the University of Washington School of Medicine when providing certain DNA-related services.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6488), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Debbie Regala (D-27)
Introduced
January 17, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2008
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 2713
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6488, ESSB 6488

AN ACT Relating to DNA identification of convicted sex offenders and other persons;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debbie Regala (D-27)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Dale Brandland R-42Val Stevens R-39Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Jerome Delvin R-8Don Benton R-17Derek Kilmer D-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: ESSB 6488
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 6488)
  2. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6488)
  3. PSEP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6488)
  4. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6488)
  5. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. (ESSB 6488)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6488)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6488)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6488)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6488)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6488)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 6488)
  14. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  15. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6488)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6488)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6488)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  19. Minority; without recommendation.
  20. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6488 in other sessions

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