BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 6779: Pretrial release & detention
Concerning pretrial release or detention.
Summary
- Addresses pretrial release or detention. Takes effect January 1, 2011, upon approval of the voters at the next general election of the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution which allows judges to deny bail to a person charged with a crime if only the pretrial detention of the person will reasonably assure public safety.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 27, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 27, 2010 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Requested by
- Governor
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to pretrial release or detention;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
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 Judiciary.
SB 6779 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6779 (2007–08) Juror compensation
- SB 6779 (2005–06) Special needs trans service
- SB 6779 (2001–02) Military facilities tsk frce
- SB 6779 (1999–00) Wetlands mitigation
- SB 6779 (1995–96) Health care informed consent