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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2153

HB 2153: Catalytic converter theft

Deterring the theft of catalytic converters.

Summary

  • Modifies the regulation of catalytic converter transactions to require a scrap processor or vehicle wrecker license instead of a scrap metal license.
  • Establishes new felony and gross misdemeanor crimes for Trafficking in, Possessing, Selling, or Offering to Sell Catalytic Converters, or intentionally altering or obliterating the vehicle identification number on a detached catalytic converter.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2153), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Cindy Ryu (D-32)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 301, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2153, ESHB 2153

AN ACT Relating to deterring the theft of catalytic converters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Timm Ormsby D-3Greg Cheney R-18Kristine Reeves D-30Gerry Pollet D-46Lauren Davis D-32

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2153
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 1, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2153
31 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican21800
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2153
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 4/1/2025. (ESHB 2153)
  2. Chapter 301, 2024 Laws. (ESHB 2153)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2153)
  4. President signed. (ESHB 2153)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2153)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2153)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2153)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2153)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2153)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2153)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2153)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2153)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2153)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2153)
  15. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2153)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2153)
  17. Referred to Transportation. (ESHB 2153)
  18. And refer to Transportation. (ESHB 2153)
  19. LAW - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2153)
  20. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 2153)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2153)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2153)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2153)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2153)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2153)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  28. TR - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Consumer Protection & Business. (ESHB 2153)
  29. TR - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 2153)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2153)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. TR - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Consumer Protection & Business.
  34. Referred to Transportation. (ESHB 2153)
  35. Referred to Transportation.
  36. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2153)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2153)
  38. Minority; without recommendation.
  39. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
  41. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
  42. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2153 in other sessions

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