BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5121: Embezzlement
Concerning embezzlement.
Summary
- Creates a separate crime for theft by color or aid of deception.
- Sets a mandatory minimum sentence in total confinement of five years for convictions in the first degree.
- Includes the new crime in the definition of theft under Washington's Criminal Profiteering Act.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5121), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (R-15)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to embezzlement;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 5121 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5121 (2021–22) Graduated reentry program
- SB 5121 (2017–18) Fire district tax levies
- SB 5121 (2015–16) Marijuana research license
- SB 5121 (2013–14) Restoring collector vehicles
- SB 5121 (2011–12) Investments of insurers act
- SB 5121 (2009–10) RCW editorial standards