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2009 House Bill 1385: relating to sexual misconduct by school employees
Introduced by Rep. Larry Haler (Richland) (R) on January 20, 2009
Includes in the definition of sexual misconduct any school employee engaging in or assisting anyone to engage in the sexual involvement with any student up to age twenty. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on January 20, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 16, 2009
Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Ericks, (D-Bothell) (D) on March 6, 2009
To clarify that a school employee is guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree by engaging in sexual conduct or sexual intercourse with a registered student of the same school in which he or she is employed.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 6, 2009
Moved to reconsider in the House on March 6, 2009
The vote on third reading.
The motion passed by voice vote in the House on March 6, 2009
Received in the House on March 6, 2009
Received in the Senate on March 10, 2009
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 10, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 30, 2009
Amendment offered by Sen. Adam Kline (Seattle) (D) on April 17, 2009
To provide a new definition of enrolled student.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on April 17, 2009
Received in the House on April 21, 2009
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 4, 2009
Defines the term "enrolled student." Modifies the crimes of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first and second degrees to prohibit sexual intercourse and sexual contact between a school employee and an enrolled student of the school who is at least 16 years old and not more than 21 years old.