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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2001

HB 2001: Sentence modification

Providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justice.

Summary

  • Establishes a process for certain persons convicted of a felony offense to petition the sentencing court for a modification of the original sentence upon meeting specific eligibility criteria.
  • Requires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to establish a flexible fund for certain affected victims, contract with prosecuting attorney's offices to offer related victim advocacy services, and contract with an entity with expertise in victim services to provide related training for victim advocates.
  • Requires the Office of Public Defense to develop a triage plan to prioritize representation of incarcerated petitioners based on specified factors.
  • Requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide written notice of the petition process to certain incarcerated persons who are or will become eligible to petition, and other relevant entities in the applicable judicial district.
  • Requires the DOC to make an individual reentry plan and the resources necessary to complete the plan available to incarcerated petitioners within six months of their expected release dates from total confinement.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2001), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tarra Simmons (D-23)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 7, 2024
Companion bill
SB 6037
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2001, SHB 2001, 2SHB 2001

AN ACT Relating to providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justice;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tarra Simmons (D-23)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Darya Farivar D-46Julia Reed D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Strom Peterson D-21Nicole Macri D-43Chipalo Street D-37Chris Stearns D-47Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 2001
51 Yea 46 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51700
Republican03901
How each member voted

Yea (51)

Nay (46)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 2001)
  2. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (2SHB 2001)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 51; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 2001)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2001)
  5. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 2001)
  6. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2001)
  7. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 2001)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2001)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 2001)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 2001)
  13. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 2001)
  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2001)
  15. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2001)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2001)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2001)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2001)
  23. Referred to Appropriations.
  24. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2001)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2001)
  26. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.
  30. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2001 in other sessions

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