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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to sentencing enhancements; amending RCW 2 9.94A.030, 9.94A.599, 9.94A.729, 10.01.210, and 72.01.410; reenacting 3 and amending RCW 9.94A.533; and repealing RCW 9.94A.833 and 4 69.50.435. 5
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to sentencing enhancements in Washington state. The key provisions are:
- Firearm and deadly weapon enhancements are now mandatory, but the court may order them to run consecutively. Previously, they were mandatory and had to be served concurrently.
- The bill removes the provision that prohibited offenders from receiving good time credits or earned release time for portions of their sentence related to deadly weapon enhancements.
- The bill repeals RCW 9.94A.833, which provided an enhanced sentence for involving a minor in a felony offense, and RCW 69.50.435, which provided an enhanced sentence for drug offenses committed in certain public places.
- The bill makes various other technical and clarifying changes to sentencing provisions related to impaired driving, minor child, and sexual motivation enhancements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)
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