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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6279

SB 6279: Search warrant applications

Creating effective and timely access to magistrates for purposes of reviewing search warrant applications.

Summary

  • Provides that a district or municipal court judge may issue a warrant for any person or evidence located anywhere within the state if the warrant pertains to an offense alleged to have occurred in the judge's county.
  • Permits application and issuance of warrants by telephone, electronic mail, or other reliable method.
  • Modifies the means by which a person may subscribe to a certification or declaration to allow subscription by electronic means.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6279), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2014
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2014
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2014
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2014
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2014
  6. LawMar 27, 2014
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 20, 2014 in the Senate
Last action
March 27, 2014
Session law
Chapter 93, Laws of 2014
Companion bill
HB 2235
Versions
SB 6279, SSB 6279

AN ACT Relating to creating effective and timely access to magistrates for purposes of reviewing search warrant applications;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mike Padden R-4Steve O'Ban R-28Jamie Pedersen D-43Rodney Tom D-48

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2014
Version voted on: SSB 6279
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24100
Republican23001
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2014
Version voted on: SSB 6279
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican43000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2014
Version voted on: SSB 6279
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24100
Republican23100
How each member voted

Nay (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2014. (SSB 6279)
  2. Chapter 93, 2014 Laws. (SSB 6279)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6279)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6279)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6279)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6279)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6279)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6279)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6279)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6279)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 6279)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6279)
  13. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6279)
  14. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6279)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6279)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 6279)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6279)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6279)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6279)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6279)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6279)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6279)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 6279 in other sessions

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