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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5998

SB 5998: Nonfelony convict. vacation

Timing of eligibility for vacation of nonfelony convictions.

Summary

  • Requires a person to satisfy all financial obligations before a court may vacate the person's conviction for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor.
  • Removes the requirement for a person to complete payment of financial obligations before the specified waiting period that determines the person's eligibility to vacate an applicable misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor may commence.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5998), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 19, 2024
  3. Passed SenateJan 31, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Drew Hansen (D-23)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 296, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5998, SSB 5998

AN ACT Relating to timing of eligibility for vacation of nonfelony convictions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Andy Billig D-3Manka Dhingra D-45Joe Nguyen D-34Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 31, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5998
29 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5998
58 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican03604
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SSB 5998)
  2. Chapter 296, 2024 Laws. (SSB 5998)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5998)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5998)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5998)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5998)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5998)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5998)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5998)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5998)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5998)
  12. CSJR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5998)
  13. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5998)
  14. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (SSB 5998)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5998)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5998)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5998)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5998)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5998)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5998)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5998)
  25. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5998)
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  30. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5998 in other sessions

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