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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1717

HB 1717: Biometric identifiers

Concerning state agency collection, use, and retention of biometric identifiers.

Summary

  • Prohibits an agency from obtaining a biometric identifier without notice and consent.
  • Prohibits an agency from selling a biometric identifier.
  • Restricts and requires specific agency policies concerning the use, sharing, review, and retention of biometric identifiers.
  • Prohibits agency disclosure of biometric identifiers under the Public Records Act.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1717), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 16, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2017
  6. LawMay 16, 2017
Prime sponsor
Norma Smith (R-10)
Introduced
January 26, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 16, 2017
Session law
Chapter 306, Laws of 2017
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1717, SHB 1717

AN ACT Relating to state agency collection, use, and retention of biometric identifiers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Norma Smith (R-10)

7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Jeff Morris D-40Mark Harmsworth R-44Richard DeBolt R-20Zack Hudgins D-11Luanne Van Werven R-42Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1717
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49100
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1717
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (SHB 1717)
  2. Chapter 306, 2017 Laws. (SHB 1717)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1717)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1717)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1717)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1717)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1717)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1717)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1717)
  10. SGOV - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1717)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1717)
  12. First reading, referred to State Government. (SHB 1717)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1717)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1717)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1717)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1717)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1717)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  21. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1717)
  22. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1717 in other sessions

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