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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5104: Alcohol, contr sub/sentences

Concerning the possession or use of alcohol and controlled substances in sentencing provisions.

Summary

  • Expands the definition of "crime-related prohibition" to include a prohibition on use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances where any chemical dependency contributed to the offense.
  • Allows a court to order chemical dependency treatment if it finds that any substance abuse contributed to the offense, regardless of the specific substance involved in the crime.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5104), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2015
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2015
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2015
  4. Passed HouseApr 14, 2015
  5. GovernorApr 24, 2015
  6. LawApr 24, 2015
Prime sponsor
Mike Padden (R-4)
Introduced
January 14, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
April 24, 2015
Session law
Chapter 81, Laws of 2015

AN ACT Relating to possession or use of alcohol and controlled substances in sentencing provisions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Padden (R-4)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2015
Version voted on: SB 5104
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 14, 2015
Version voted on: SB 5104
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50001
Republican47000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2015.
  2. Chapter 81, 2015 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. Speaker signed.
  6. President signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. PS - Majority; do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. LAW - Majority; do pass.
  18. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5104 in other sessions

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