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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6933

SB 6933: Evidence admissibility

Changing rules concerning admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases.

Summary

  • Allows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.
  • Requires a prosecutor to disclose evidence intended to be offered under this rule at least 15 days before trial, or later as the court allows for good cause.
  • Provides factors which the trial judge must consider in evaluating whether evidence offered under the rule should be excluded.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6933), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 19, 2008
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2008
  5. GovernorMar 20, 2008
  6. LawMar 20, 2008
Prime sponsor
Chris Marr (D-6)
Introduced
February 7, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 20, 2008
Session law
Chapter 90, Laws of 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6933, SSB 6933

AN ACT Relating to admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Marr (D-6)

12 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Mike Hewitt R-16Rosa Franklin D-29Cheryl Pflug R-5Mike Carrell R-28Jean Berkey D-38Claudia Kauffman D-47Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Bob McCaslin R-4Phil Rockefeller D-23Karen Fraser D-22Derek Kilmer D-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 19, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6933
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6933
91 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57501
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (91)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6933
47 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30020
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008. (SSB 6933)
  2. Chapter 90, 2008 Laws. (SSB 6933)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6933)
  4. Speaker signed. (SSB 6933)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6933)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6933)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 0. (SSB 6933)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6933)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6933)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6933)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 6933)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6933)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6933)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6933)
  15. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6933)
  16. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6933)
  17. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 6933)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6933)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6933)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6933)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6933)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6933)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6933)
  27. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6933)
  28. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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