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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1159: Definition of theft

Changing the definition of theft.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "theft" for purposes of theft-related offenses to include concealing the property of another intending to deprive the other person of its use or benefit.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1159), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2019
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dan Griffey (R-35)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the House
Last action
February 21, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5248
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to changing the definition of theft;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Griffey (R-35)

10 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Brad Klippert R-8John Lovick D-44Larry Springer D-45Tina Orwall D-33Morgan Irwin R-31Drew Stokesbary R-31Brian Blake D-19Mike Pellicciotti D-30Luanne Van Werven R-42

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. PS - Majority; do pass.
  8. First reading, referred to Public Safety.

HB 1159 in other sessions

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