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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1268

HB 1268: Sentencing enhancements

Concerning sentencing enhancements.

Summary

  • Allows an incarcerated individual to earn good time credits for the portion of their sentence attributable to a sentencing enhancement, and removes requirements for serving the portion of the sentence attributable to the enhancement in total confinement.
  • Allows multiple sentencing enhancements to be served concurrently, instead of consecutively.
  • Repeals the enhancement for involving a minor in a criminal street gang-related felony.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1268), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 12, 2023 in the House
Last action
February 20, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1268, SHB 1268

AN ACT Relating to sentencing enhancements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tarra Simmons D-23Amy Walen D-48Carolyn Eslick R-39

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1268
53 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53401
Republican03802
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1268)
  2. Returned to Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1268)
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (SHB 1268)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1268)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1268)
  6. Senate Rules "X" file. (SHB 1268)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1268)
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1268)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1268)
  10. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1268)
  11. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1268)
  12. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1268)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1268)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1268)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1268)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1268)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1268)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  21. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1268)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1268)
  23. Minority; do not pass.
  24. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
  25. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.

HB 1268 in other sessions

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