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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6478: DNA markers database

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

Summary

  • Addresses the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from adults lawfully arrested for the commission of any criminal offense constituting a ranked felony or gross misdemeanor violation of certain orders.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Fraser (D-22)
Introduced
January 25, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2588

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)

7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mark Schoesler R-9Margarita Prentice D-11Senator R-15Maralyn Chase D-32Karen Keiser D-33Pam Roach R-31Paull Shin D-21

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6478 in other sessions

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