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HB 1579 - 2023-24
Establishing a mechanism for independent prosecutions within the office of the attorney general of criminal conduct arising from police use of force.
Sponsors: Stonier, Bateman, Lekanoff, Reed, Pollet, Macri
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, April 19, 2024 03:21 PM
Current Version:
3rd Substitute - 3SHB 1579
Current Status:
HRules 3C
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, April 19, 2024 03:21 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
3rd Substitute - 3SHB 1579
Current Status:
HRules 3C
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (View Original Bill)
Jan 31
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 9
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 14
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 22
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 3
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 4
2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 23). (View 2nd Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 6:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Mar 24
Referred to Ways & Means.
Mar 30
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 12:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 3
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 23
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 22
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 3rd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Jan 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 2
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 6
3rd substitute bill substituted (APP 24). (View 3rd Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 7
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 15
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 21
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 23
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 26
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 7
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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