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2009 Senate Bill 5261: Creating an electronic statewide sex offender registry program
Introduced by Sen. Debbie Regala, (D-Tacoma) (D) on January 19, 2009
Directs the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to implement and operate a statewide unified sex offender registry once funding becomes available. (See also Companion HB 1223). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on January 19, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 12, 2009
To change the name of the database to differentiate the system from the sex offender registry maintained by the Washington State Patrol. Provisions are reorganized for clarity.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 12, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 12, 2009
Received in the House on March 4, 2009
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on March 4, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 23, 2009
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 8, 2009