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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1312

HB 1312: Bail forfeiture exoneration

Addressing the limited exoneration of bail forfeitures in instances where the prosecuting agency declines extradition of a defendant.

Summary

  • Requires a court to vacate a bail forfeiture and return a bond to a surety when a prosecuting attorney elects not to seek extradition of a defendant who is outside of the jurisdiction.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1312), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2016
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 19, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1312, SHB 1312

AN ACT Relating to the limited exoneration of bail forfeitures in instances where the prosecuting agency declines extradition of a defendant;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Luis Moscoso D-1

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1312)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1312)
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  5. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1312)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1312)
  7. Minority; without recommendation.
  8. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1312 in other sessions

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