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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2588

HB 2588: DNA markers database

Asserting that submission of DNA markers to a database be accessible only to qualified laboratory personnel.

Summary

  • Mandates collection of deoxyribonucleic acid samples from all adults arrested for a ranked felony or a gross misdemeanor violation of a court order.
  • Prohibits analysis of samples until a judicial probable cause finding is made.
  • Provides for expungement of the sample if charges are not filed, the individual is acquitted, or the conviction is ultimately reversed.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2588), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2012
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
Introduced
January 18, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
SB 6478
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2588, SHB 2588

AN ACT Relating to submission of DNA markers to a database accessible only to qualified laboratory personnel;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannie Darneille (D-27)

9 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Christopher Hurst D-31Mary Helen Roberts D-21Mark Miloscia D-30Steve Kirby D-29John McCoy D-38Connie Ladenburg D-29Bruce Dammeier R-25Kirk Pearson R-39Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2588)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2588)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2588)
  6. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2588)
  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2588)
  10. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2588)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2588)
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  13. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee.
  14. Minority; do not pass.
  15. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 2588 in other sessions

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