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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1983

HB 1983: Prostitution and trafficking

Increasing fee assessments for prostitution crimes. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning prostitution and trafficking crimes. )

Summary

  • Increases the additional fees imposed for Promoting Prostitution in the first or second degrees from $300 to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
  • Directs the revenue to the arresting city or county for increased enforcement of sex crimes and preventative measures, including educational programs for offenders and rehabilitative programs for individuals involved in the sex trade.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1983), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 2011
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2012
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2012
  6. LawMar 29, 2012
Prime sponsor
Kevin Parker (R-6)
Introduced
February 17, 2011 in the House
Last action
March 29, 2012
Session law
Chapter 134, Laws of 2012
Companion bill
SB 5813
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1983, ESHB 1983

AN ACT Relating to increasing fee assessments for prostitution and trafficking crimes and requiring sex offender registration for second and subsequent convictions of promoting prostitution in the first or second degree;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Parker (R-6)

8 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Jim McCune R-2Senator D-22Norm Johnson R-14Kirk Pearson R-39Cindy Ryu D-32Susan Fagan R-9Terry Nealey R-16

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 1983
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55001
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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

Passed February 29, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 1983
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 1983
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2012. (ESHB 1983)
  2. Chapter 134, 2012 Laws. (ESHB 1983)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1983)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1983)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1983)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1983)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1983)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1983)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1983)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1983)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1983)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1983)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1983)
  14. HSC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1983)
  15. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (ESHB 1983)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1983)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1983)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1983)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1983)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1983)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1983)
  24. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1983)
  25. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  29. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  30. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  31. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

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