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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1495

HB 1495: Stolen info technology

Regarding the unfair competition that occurs when stolen or misappropriated information technology is used to manufacture products sold or offered for sale in this state.

Summary

  • Creates a new civil cause of action against businesses that use stolen or misappropriated information technology (IT) to manufacture products sold in Washington in competition with products that do not use stolen or misappropriated IT, subject to certain exemptions.
  • Allows a court to order that a product made using stolen or misappropriated IT not be sold in Washington or award damages.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1495), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed HouseFeb 22, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 4, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 18, 2011
  6. LawApr 18, 2011
Prime sponsor
Deb Eddy (D-48)
Introduced
January 24, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 18, 2011
Session law
Chapter 98, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
SB 5449
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1495, SHB 1495

AN ACT Relating to the unfair competition that occurs when stolen or misappropriated information technology is used to manufacture products sold or offered for sale in this state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Deb Eddy (D-48)

14 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Jay Rodne R-5Steve Kirby D-29Mike Armstrong R-12Ross Hunter D-48Bill Hinkle R-13Bruce Chandler R-15Eric Pettigrew D-37Senator D-36Larry Springer D-45Marcie Maxwell D-41Glenn Anderson R-5Judy Clibborn D-41Troy Kelley D-28Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 22, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1495
90 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican34404
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 4, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1495
39 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24102
Republican15700
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 5, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1495
85 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican301101
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Chapter 98, 2011 Laws. (SHB 1495)
  2. Governor signed. (SHB 1495)
  3. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SHB 1495)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1495)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1495)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1495)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1495)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 85; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1495)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1495)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1495)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1495)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1495)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1495)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1495)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1495)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1495)
  17. LCCP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1495)
  18. On motion, referred to Rules. (SHB 1495)
  19. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. (SHB 1495)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1495)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1495)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1495)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1495)
  25. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1495)
  26. Placed on second reading.
  27. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1495 in other sessions

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