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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5288

SB 5288: Persistent offenders/robbery

Sentencing for persistent offenders. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Removing robbery in the second degree from the list of offenses that qualify an individual as a persistent offender. )

Summary

  • Removes the crime of Robbery in the second degree from the definition of "most serious offense," which is used in establishing persistent (or "three strike") offender status requiring a life sentence without the possibility of release, and in imposing other restrictions and requirements.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5288), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2019
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2019
  6. LawApr 29, 2019
Prime sponsor
Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
April 29, 2019
Session law
Chapter 187, Laws of 2019
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5288, ESSB 5288

AN ACT Relating to persistent offenders;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannie Darneille (D-27)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5288
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

Passed April 16, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5288
53 Yea 45 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52500
Republican14000
How each member voted

Yea (53)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (ESSB 5288)
  2. Chapter 187, 2019 Laws. (ESSB 5288)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5288)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5288)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5288)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5288)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5288)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5288)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5288)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5288)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5288)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5288)
  13. PS - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5288)
  14. First reading, referred to Public Safety. (ESSB 5288)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5288)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5288)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5288)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5288)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5288)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5288)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5288)
  25. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5288)
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5288 in other sessions

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