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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5774

SB 5774: Fingerprint backgr. checks

Increasing the capacity to conduct timely fingerprint-based background checks for prospective child care employees and other programs.

Summary

  • Requires, subject to appropriated funding, that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families maintain the capacity to roll, print, or scan fingerprints in at least seven of its early learning and child welfare offices for background checks of specified categories of persons.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5774), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Andy Billig (D-3)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 300, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5774, SSB 5774

AN ACT Relating to increasing the capacity to conduct timely fingerprint-based background checks for prospective child care employees and other programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Andy Billig (D-3)

13 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Senator R-12Claire Wilson D-30Lisa Wellman D-41Perry Dozier R-16Noel Frame D-36Patty Kuderer D-48John Lovick D-44Mark Mullet D-5Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Mike Padden R-4Jesse Salomon D-32Sharon Shewmake D-42

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5774
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 28, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5774
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 4, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5774
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 3/26/2024. (SSB 5774)
  2. Chapter 300, 2024 Laws. (SSB 5774)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5774)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5774)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5774)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5774)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5774)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5774)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5774)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5774)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5774)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5774)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5774)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5774)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (SSB 5774)
  16. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5774)
  17. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5774)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5774)
  19. HSEL - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5774)
  20. HSEL - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5774)
  21. First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (SSB 5774)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5774)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5774)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5774)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5774)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5774)
  29. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SSB 5774)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5774)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5774)
  35. Referred to Ways & Means.
  36. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5774)
  37. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5774)
  38. And refer to Ways & Means.
  39. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
  41. Prefiled for introduction.

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