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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2718

HB 2718: Civil forfeiture proceedings

Concerning seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting.

Summary

  • Creates a new chapter governing civil asset forfeiture proceedings and replaces forfeiture provisions in other state laws.
  • Requires seizing agencies to keep detailed records about property seized and forfeited under state law and any agreement with any federal agency for each forfeiture.
  • Requires submittal of annual reports of seizures and forfeitures to the state treasurer.
  • Requires submittal of annual reports of expenditures from the net proceeds of all forfeitures to the state treasurer.
  • Requires the state treasurer to make reports available on a public website, and report aggregate information to state entities which may include recommendations.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SHB 2718), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2018
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Matt Shea (R-4)
Introduced
January 12, 2018 in the House
Last action
March 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2718, SHB 2718, E2SHB 2718

AN ACT Relating to seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Matt Shea (R-4)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2018
Version voted on: E2SHB 2718
95 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican45300
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (3)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 2718)
  2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2718)
  3. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2718)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2718)
  5. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Law & Justice. (E2SHB 2718)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2718)
  7. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2718)
  8. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2718)
  9. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 2718)
  10. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 2718)
  11. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2718)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 2718)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2718)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2718)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2718)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2718)
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2718)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2718)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2718)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2718)
  23. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2718)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2718)
  25. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2718)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2718)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2718)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2718)
  33. Referred to Appropriations.
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2718)
  35. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2718)
  36. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2718 in other sessions

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