WA People
BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5582: Gambling commission officers

Clarifying the limited authority of gambling commission officers.

Summary

  • Authorizes a Washington State Gambling Commission limited authority peace officer to take reasonably necessary action to prevent physical injury to a person and substantial damage to property when it occurs within the officer's presence.
  • Provides immunity unless it is shown that the officer acted with gross negligence or bad faith.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5582), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 30, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1475
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the limited authority of gambling commission officers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Karen Keiser D-33Jamie Pedersen D-43Dino Rossi R-45Steve Conway D-29

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Senate Rules "X" file.
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  7. Minority; do not pass.
  8. CLS - Majority; do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

SB 5582 in other sessions

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