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SB 6528: Cybersecurity jobs act

Enacting the cybersecurity jobs act. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Enacting the cybersecurity jobs act of 2016. )

Summary

  • Requires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident.
  • Requires the OCIO to work with stakeholders to develop a strategy that will make Washington a national leader in cybersecurity.
  • Establishes performance metrics and requires the OCIO to report to the Legislature by December 1, 2020, on its achievement of these metrics.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6528), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2016
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2016
  5. Partly vetoedApr 1, 2016
  6. LawApr 1, 2016
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-8)
Introduced
January 25, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2016
Session law
Chapter 237, Laws of 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6528, ESSB 6528

AN ACT Relating to promoting economic development through protection of information technology resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-8)

14 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Senator D-35Bruce Dammeier R-25Linda Evans Parlette R-12Mark Schoesler R-9Judy Warnick R-13Senator R-15John Braun R-20Jan Angel R-26Mike Hewitt R-16Mark Miloscia R-30Steve O'Ban R-28Senator R-2Senator R-18Christine Rolfes D-23

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 6528
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 6528
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican45003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 8, 2016
Version voted on: ESSB 6528
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2016. (ESSB 6528)
  2. Chapter 237, 2016 Laws PV. (ESSB 6528)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESSB 6528)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6528)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6528)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6528)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6528)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6528)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6528)
  10. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (ESSB 6528)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 6528)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6528)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6528)
  14. GGIT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Technology & Economic Development. (ESSB 6528)
  15. Referred to General Government & Information Technology. (ESSB 6528)
  16. TED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6528)
  17. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 6528)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6528)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6528)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6528)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6528)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6528)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6528)
  26. TRED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6528)
  27. TRED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. First reading, referred to Trade & Economic Development.

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