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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5149

SB 5149: Monitoring w/ victim notif.

Concerning electronic monitoring with victim notification technology.

Summary

  • Defines electronic monitoring to include electronic monitoring with victim notification technology (EMVNT) that is capable of notifying a victim or protected party if the monitored individual is nearby.
  • Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop a list of vendors that can provide EMVNT and an informational handout for victims on the availability of EMVNT.
  • Gives state and local government immunity from liability for the utilization of EMVNT unless it acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.
  • Designates the act as the Tiffany Hill Act.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5149), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2019
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2020
  3. Passed SenateJan 31, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2020
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2020
  6. LawApr 2, 2020
Prime sponsor
Lynda Wilson (R-17)
Introduced
January 14, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
April 2, 2020
Session law
Chapter 296, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5149, SSB 5149, 2SSB 5149

AN ACT Relating to electronic monitoring with victim notification technology;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lynda Wilson (R-17)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-2Patty Kuderer D-48Shelly Short R-7Dean Takko D-19

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 31, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 5149
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican18002
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 4, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 5149
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 9, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 5149
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (2SSB 5149)
  2. Chapter 296, 2020 Laws. (2SSB 5149)
  3. Governor signed. (2SSB 5149)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 5149)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 5149)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 5149)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 5149)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2SSB 5149)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SSB 5149)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5149)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SSB 5149)
  12. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 5149)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SSB 5149)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 5149)
  15. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 5149)
  16. PS - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 5149)
  17. First reading, referred to Public Safety. (2SSB 5149)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2SSB 5149)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5149)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5149)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5149)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (2SSB 5149)
  24. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 5149)
  25. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5149)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5149)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. LAW - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5149)
  30. LAW - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5149)
  31. LAW - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. Referred to Law & Justice. (SSB 5149)
  33. Referred to Law & Justice.
  34. WM - Majority; without recommendation. (SSB 5149)
  35. And refer to Law & Justice. (SSB 5149)
  36. And refer to Law & Justice.
  37. WM - Majority; without recommendation.
  38. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5149)
  39. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  40. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5149)
  41. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
  42. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5149)
  43. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  45. Prefiled for introduction.

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