BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5718

SB 5718: Sexually violent predators

Concerning the commitment of sexually violent predators.

Summary

  • Defines the prosecuting agency and which agency has the authority to file a petition for the commitment of a sexually violent predator is clarified.
  • Allows the admittance of evidence at a commitment trial regarding the course of treatment at the Special Commitment Center and the graduated release process from that facility.
  • Addresses the process for court consideration of a less restrictive alternative and subsequent revocation or modification of less restrictive alternatives.

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

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 1, 2009
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2009
  6. LawMay 7, 2009
Prime sponsor
Debbie Regala (D-27)
Introduced
January 29, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 2009
Session law
Chapter 409, Laws of 2009
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5718, SSB 5718

AN ACT Relating to the commitment of sexually violent predators;

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5718
46 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28111
Republican18000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 1, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5718
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican35001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5718
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican18000
How each member voted

History

  1. Effective date 5/7/2009. (SSB 5718)
  2. Chapter 409, 2009 Laws. (SSB 5718)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5718)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5718)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5718)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5718)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5718)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5718)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5718)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5718)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (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, 46; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 1. (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. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5718)
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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