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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2279

HB 2279: First degree child assault

Addressing the offense of assault of a child in the first degree by requiring the review of the sentencing of offenders and modifying the conditions of release.

Summary

  • Prohibits an offender, convicted of Assault of a Child in the first degree and currently serving a term of community custody for the offense, from serving in any capacity where he or she has supervision of children.
  • Requires the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to review the crime of Assault of a Child in the first degree as it relates to the elements of the crime and sentencing under the Sentencing Reform Act.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2279), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedFeb 23, 2009
  2. Out of committeeMar 6, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 25, 2009
  6. LawApr 25, 2009
Prime sponsor
Christopher Hurst (D-31)
Introduced
February 23, 2009 in the House
Last action
April 25, 2009
Session law
Chapter 214, Laws of 2009
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the offense of assault of a child in the first degree by requiring the review of the sentencing of offenders and modifying the conditions of release;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christopher Hurst (D-31)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mike Hope R-44Hans Dunshee D-44Troy Kelley D-28Dan Roach R-31

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2009
Version voted on: EHB 2279
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 17, 2009
Version voted on: EHB 2279
42 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26032
Republican16002
How each member voted

Absent (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 8/1/2009. (EHB 2279)
  2. Chapter 214, 2009 Laws. (EHB 2279)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2279)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2279)
  5. President signed. (EHB 2279)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 2279)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2279)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 0; absent, 3; excused, 4. (EHB 2279)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2279)
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (EHB 2279)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2279)
  12. JUD - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2279)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (EHB 2279)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 2279)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2279)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2279)
  17. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2279)
  18. PSEP - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2279)
  19. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 2279)
  20. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. (EHB 2279)

HB 2279 in other sessions

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