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SB 6257: Sexually explicit act

Addressing sexually explicit performance. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Addressing a sexually explicit act. )

Summary

  • Expands the offense of Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to include advancing or profiting from a sexually explicit act of a minor.
  • Includes individuals forced, defrauded, or coerced into performing a sexually explicit act under the definition of Trafficking.
  • Defines "sexually explicit act" as a public, private, or live photographed, recorded, or videotaped act or show intended to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires or appeal to the prurient interests of patrons.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 6257), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2012
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2012
  6. LawMar 29, 2012
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 16, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
March 29, 2012
Session law
Chapter 144, Laws of 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to a sexually explicit act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

20 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29Dan Swecker R-20Karen Fraser D-22Cheryl Pflug R-5Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Tracey Eide D-30Jerome Delvin R-8Val Stevens R-39Mike Padden R-4Debbie Regala D-27Maralyn Chase D-32Rodney Tom D-48Jim Kastama D-25Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Steve Litzow R-41Lisa Brown D-3Adam Kline D-37Paull Shin D-21Sharon Nelson D-34Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2012
Version voted on: ESB 6257
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 House

Passed February 27, 2012
Version voted on: ESB 6257
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55001
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2012
Version voted on: ESB 6257
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2012. (ESB 6257)
  2. Chapter 144, 2012 Laws. (ESB 6257)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 6257)
  4. President signed. (ESB 6257)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 6257)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 6257)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 6257)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 6257)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 6257)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6257)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 6257)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6257)
  13. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 6257)
  14. PSEP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 6257)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 6257)
  16. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. (ESB 6257)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6257)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6257)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 6257)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6257)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6257)
  22. JUD - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6257)
  23. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESB 6257)

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