Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 5998 — Timing of eligibility for vacation of nonfelony convictions.

Last action — Effective date 6/6/2024.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2024. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 5998 modifies the conditions under which an applicant can have their criminal record vacated. Specifically, the requirement for an applicant's release from supervision now excludes probation as a condition. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain criminal convictions may be vacated if the applicant is a victim of specific crimes, which broadens the protection offered to victims. These changes are significant because they potentially make it easier for individuals, particularly victims, to clear their records, aiding in their reintegration into society.

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S-4118.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5998 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Hansen, Billig, Dhingra, Nguyen, and Saldaña) READ FIRST TIME 01/19/24.
S-3816.2 SENATE BILL 5998 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senators Hansen, Billig, Dhingra, Nguyen, and Saldaña Prefiled 01/05/24.
Read first time 01/08/24.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
1 SSB 5998 gross misdemeanor offense vacated if any one of the following is present:
1 SB 5998 gross misdemeanor offense vacated if any one of the following is present:
2 SSB 5998 (ii) The applicant has two or more domestic violence convictions stemming from different incidents.
2 SB 5998 (ii) The applicant has two or more domestic violence convictions stemming from different incidents.
(g) For any offense other than those described in (f) of this subsection, less than three years have passed since the ((person completed the terms of the sentence, including any financial obligations)) later of the applicant's release from supervision or probation;
(g) For any offense other than those described in (f) of this subsection, less than three years have passed since the ((person completed the terms of the sentence, including any financial obligations)) later of the applicant's release from supervision;
3 SSB 5998 record of conviction vacated using the process in RCW 9.96.080 is subject to subsections (7) and (8) of this section.
3 SB 5998 record of conviction vacated using the process in RCW 9.96.080 is subject to subsections (7) and (8) of this section.
4 SSB 5998 six months of substantial compliance with recommended treatment or services and progress toward recovery goals as reflected by a written status update, upon verification the court must vacate the conviction or convictions.
4 SB 5998 six months of substantial compliance with recommended treatment or services and progress toward recovery goals as reflected by a written status update, upon verification the court must vacate the conviction or convictions.
5 SSB 5998 (c) A conviction vacated on or after July 28, 2019, qualifies as a prior conviction for the purpose of charging a present recidivist offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 occurring on or after July 28, 2019.
5 SB 5998 (c) A conviction vacated on or after July 28, 2019, qualifies as a prior conviction for the purpose of charging a present recidivist offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 occurring on or after July 28, 2019.
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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 9.96.060.

  • RCW 9.96.060

    ten ten any financial obligations and person completed the terms of the sentence, including any financial obligations 9.41.040 → gross misd off se vacated if any one of the following is present: (a) Th ant has not completed all of the terms of the sentence f o ens , including satisfaction of financial obligations ny rim l is tat r e t e o pp wa a v en mmi a v en w a la ), 6.61 04 9.9 020 (o he fen i the ppl nt 10 ar 10 (ii) The applicant has two or more domestic violence convictions stemming from different incidents. For purposes of this subsection, however, if the current application is for more than one conviction that arose out of a single incident, none of those convictions counts as a previous conviction; (iii) The applicant has signed an affidavit under penalty of perjury affirming that the applicant has not previously had a conviction for a domestic violence offense, and a criminal history check reveals that the applicant has had such a conviction; or (iv) Less than five years have elapsed since the person completed the terms of the original conditions of the sentence, including successful completion of any treatment ordered as a condition of sentencing, but excluding the payment of financial obligations; (g) For any offense other than those described in (f) of this subsection, less than three years have passed since the later of the applicant's release from supervision or probation; the applicant's release from total and partial confinement, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030; or the applicant's sentencing date x months f substa rvices a progress atus upd , upon v convict s. (7) A rson who ply to senten cation o he victi W 9A.88. . If an urt shal acate th (8)(a) cept as urt vaca a reco all be r ased fro e offens nd the fense sh not be rposes o etermini l purpo , includ using a ications der this ction ma that me. How quiremen for res 9.41.041 --- END ---

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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024.

  2. Chapter 296, 2024 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 4.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. CSJR - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.

  14. Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.

  15. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 24).

  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  21. Minority; without recommendation.

  22. Minority; do not pass.

  23. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  24. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.

  25. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  26. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  27. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 44 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#50)

Passed 58 Yea · 36 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 02802
Democrat 57000
Unaffiliated 1802
Total 583604
% of votes cast 59%37%0%4%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Not Voting
Cheney — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Nay
Kretz — Not Voting
Maycumber — Nay
Mosbrucker — Nay
Robertson — Nay
Sandlin — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Not Voting
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Not Voting
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#13)

Passed 29 Yea · 19 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6400
Republican 01501
Democrat 23000
Total 291901
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Nay
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Nay
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Not Voting
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5998?
SB 5998 is sponsored by Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), Manka Dhingra (Democrat), Billig, Drew Hansen (Democrat), and Joe Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5998?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2024. Enacted.
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