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WA HB1618
WA HB1618Prohibiting weapons at election-related offices and facilities subject to limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel.
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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting weapons at election-related offices and facilities subject to limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the possession of firearms, dangerous weapons, air guns, and certain electrical devices at election-related facilities, such as ballot counting centers, voting centers, student engagement hubs, and county elections and voter registration offices. The bill includes limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel hired by a county to provide security services at these facilities. Individuals who violate the provisions of this bill can be charged with a gross misdemeanor, and those convicted of carrying a firearm may have their concealed pistol license revoked for three years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
April Berg (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Mike Chapman (D),
Eileen Cody (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
David Hackney (D),
Kirsten Harris-Talley (D),
Jesse Johnson (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Mike Sells (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Larry Springer (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Amy Walen (D),
Emily Wicks (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (on 01/21/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1618&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| House Bill Analysis 2022 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1618%20HBA%20CRJ%2022.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1618.pdf |
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