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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5484

SB 5484: Assault in 3rd degree/court

Concerning assault in the third degree occurring in areas used in connection with court proceedings.

Summary

  • Makes an Assault offense that is committed during certain times and in certain areas of a courthouse an Assault in the third degree offense.
  • Expands the list of statutory aggravating factors giving the court grounds to exceed the standard sentencing range, to include felony "crimes against persons" provided the offense occurs during a time the building was being used for court proceedings and signs were posted at the time the offense occurred .
  • Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop a standard signage form notifying the public of the possible enhanced penalties under the act.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5484), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2013
  6. LawMay 15, 2013
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 31, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 2013
Session law
Chapter 256, Laws of 2013
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1653
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to assault in the third degree occurring in areas used in connection with court proceedings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator D-46Kevin Ranker D-40Christine Rolfes D-23Mike Padden R-4Joe Fain R-47Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2013
Version voted on: ESB 5484
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25100
Republican15800
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2013
Version voted on: ESB 5484
83 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53101
Republican30904
How each member voted

Yea (83)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 27, 2013
Version voted on: ESB 5484
35 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22004
Republican13901
How each member voted
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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESB 5484)
  2. Effective date 7/28/2013. (ESB 5484)
  3. Chapter 256, 2013 Laws. (ESB 5484)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5484)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5484)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5484)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 35; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 5. (ESB 5484)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5484)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 5. (ESB 5484)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5484)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 5484)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5484)
  13. PS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5484)
  14. PS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5484)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5484)
  16. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESB 5484)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5484)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5484)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5484)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5484)
  21. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5484)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5484)
  23. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESB 5484)

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