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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1639

HB 1639: Govt surveillance technology

Concerning technology-enhanced government surveillance.

Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from procuring an extraordinary sensing device (ESD) without an appropriation by the Legislature and prohibits a local agency from procuring an ESD without explicit approval of its governing body.
  • Requires agencies to publish written policies for the use of ESDs and to minimize collection and disclosure of personal information.
  • Prohibits agencies from operating an ESD and disclosing personal information unless specifically authorized by the act.
  • Allows agencies to operate an ESD without obtaining a warrant if the agency does not intend to collect personal information.
  • Allows agencies to operate an ESD and disclose personal information from the operation under certain circumstances.
  • Excludes all evidence collected by an ESD from all court, legislative, or regulatory proceedings if the collection or disclosure of personal information violates any provision of this act.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1639), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2015
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2015
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2015
  5. Governorstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Taylor (R-15)
Introduced
January 26, 2015 in the House
Last action
April 24, 2015
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1639, ESHB 1639

AN ACT Relating to technology-enhanced government surveillance;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Taylor (R-15)

16 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Jeff Morris D-40Matt Shea R-4Brady Walkinshaw D-43Norma Smith R-10Cindy Ryu D-32Sherry Appleton D-23Cary Condotta R-12Luis Moscoso D-1Ruth Kagi D-32Dick Muri R-28Representative R-26Elizabeth Scott R-39Joe Schmick R-9Graham Hunt R-2Jessyn Farrell D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1639
73 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat282300
Republican45200
How each member voted

Yea (73)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1639
43 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21201
Republican22201
How each member voted

Nay (4)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. On Concurrence Calendar. Referred to House Rules 3. (ESHB 1639)
  2. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1639)
  3. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1639)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1639)
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1639)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1639)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1639)
  8. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1639)
  9. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1639)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1639)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1639)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1639)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1639)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1639)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1639)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  19. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1639)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1639)
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1639 in other sessions

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