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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1605

HB 1605: Vessel impoundment

Concerning vessel impoundment.

Summary

  • Allows a law enforcement officer to impound a vessel when the operator is arrested for operating the vessel in a reckless manner or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Outlines procedures for vessel impoundment, redemption, and forfeiture, and provides liability protection for law enforcement and receiving facilities for actions associated with vessel impoundment.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1605), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2017
  6. LawMay 8, 2017
Prime sponsor
Eric Pettigrew (D-37)
Introduced
January 25, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2017
Session law
Chapter 247, Laws of 2017
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1605, SHB 1605

AN ACT Relating to vessel impoundment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eric Pettigrew (D-37)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Dave Hayes R-10Brad Klippert R-8

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1605
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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

Passed April 7, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1605
46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22102
Republican24000
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1605
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49001
Republican45102
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (SHB 1605)
  2. Chapter 247, 2017 Laws. (SHB 1605)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1605)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1605)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1605)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1605)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1605)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1605)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1605)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1605)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1605)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1605)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1605)
  14. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1605)
  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1605)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1605)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1605)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1605)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1605)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1605)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  24. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1605)
  25. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1605 in other sessions

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