BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1555

HB 1555: Indian tribes/extradition

Concerning extradition of persons to and from Indian jurisdiction.

Summary

  • Provides that the state or a political subdivision thereof must comply with all applicable requirements of tribal extradition law when it seeks extradition of a person from within the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe located in this state over whom the tribe has criminal jurisdiction.
  • Provides that an Indian tribe that permits extradition of persons from within the tribe's jurisdiction by the state or a political subdivision thereof may request the extradition of persons subject to a tribal court warrant from state jurisdiction.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1555), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Debra Lekanoff (D-40)
Introduced
January 24, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
SB 5642
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1555, ESHB 1555

AN ACT Relating to extradition of persons to and from Indian jurisdiction;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debra Lekanoff (D-40)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1555
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

  1. Referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (ESHB 1555)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1555)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1555)
  4. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1555)
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1555)
  6. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1555)
  7. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1555)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1555)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1555)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1555)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1555)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1555)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1555)
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  17. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1555)
  18. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
  20. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.

HB 1555 in other sessions

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