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House Bill 2280, Making felony driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug a class B felony
Passed the Senate on March 2 by a vote of 47-0
This bill, which passed the House unanimously in February, doubles the penalties for driving-under-the-influence (DUI) violations. Current law makes a fifth conviction for DUI within 10 years a Class C felony, carrying a maximum of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. Under this bill, a fifth DUI conviction is a Class B felony, with a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, a $20,000 fine or both.
Sen. James Hargrove (D-Hoquiam) N
House Bill 2280, Making felony driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug a class B felony
Passed the Senate on March 2 by a vote of 47-0
This bill, which passed the House unanimously in February, doubles the penalties for driving-under-the-influence (DUI) violations. Current law makes a fifth conviction for DUI within 10 years a Class C felony, carrying a maximum of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. Under this bill, a fifth DUI conviction is a Class B felony, with a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, a $20,000 fine or both.
Sen. Hargrove Y
House Bill 1553, Providing for certificates of restoration of opportunity
Passed the Senate on March 3 by a vote of 49-0
This bill allows persons with criminal records access to occupational licenses from which they are currently barred. It creates a process for granting a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity, and prohibits state and local governments from disqualifying an applicant for a license to engage in certain professions solely on the person’s criminal history.
Sen. Hargrove Y
House Bill 2908, Establishing legislative task force on use of deadly force in community policing
Passed the Senate on March 1 by a vote of 45-2
This bill creates a task force on the use of deadly force in community policing standards to protect the public, as well as members of law enforcement who may be faced with the need to use deadly force. The bill passed unanimously in the House on Feb. 16.
Sen. Hargrove Y
House Bill 2872, Concerning recruitment, retention of Washington State Patrol commissioned officers
Passed the House on March 2 by a vote of 85-12
This bill directs state agencies to implement the recommendations of the Washington State Patrol Trooper Recruitment and Retention Study, including making officers’ pay competitive with that of other law enforcement agencies.
Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Sequim) Y
Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) Y
