Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 5558 — Issuing a two-year identicard for offenders released from prison facilities.

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 5558 introduces a new identicard program aimed at helping individuals released from prison secure a state-issued identification card. Key changes include clearer eligibility criteria, such as ensuring applicants are not subject to deportation and specifying a fee for the identicard. This program is important as it supports successful reintegration into the community and aims to reduce chances of reoffending by providing offenders with necessary identification. Overall, these amendments enhance the support structure for those transitioning back into society after incarceration.

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S-1883.1THIRD SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5558State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Darneille, O'Ban, and Angel;
Z-0129.2SENATE BILL 5558State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senators Darneille, O'Ban, and Angel;
by request of Department of Corrections)READ FIRST TIME 02/24/17.AN ACT Relating to issuing a two-year identicard for offenders released from prison facilities;
by request of Department of CorrectionsRead first time 01/27/17.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.AN ACT Relating to issuing a two-year identicard for offenders released from prison facilities;
In accordance with executive order 16-05 building safe and strong communities through successful reentry, this act intends to ensure that offenders released from state prisons have adequate identification in order to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, working in conjunction with the department of licensing, shall create and implement an identicard program to provide offenders released within Washington state a state-issued identicard pursuant to RCW 46.20.117.(2) An offender is eligible for an original, renewal, or replacement identicard pursuant to this section, provided he or she:(a) Meets the department of licensing criteria under RCW 46.20.117;(b) Is sentenced to the custody of the department, and is incarcerated within a correctional facility with an earned release date that is more than one year from his or her admission date;(c) Has not been found to be subject to an immigration detainer or removal order and does not become subject to a removal order during the period of incarceration.
In accordance with executive order 16-05 building safe and strong communities through successful reentry, this act intends to ensure that offenders released from state prisons have adequate identification in order to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:(1) The department, working in conjunction with the department of licensing, shall create and implement an identicard program to provide offenders released within Washington state a state-issued identicard pursuant to RCW 46.20.117.(2) An offender is eligible for an original, renewal, or replacement identicard pursuant to this section, provided he or she:(a) Meets the department of licensing criteria under RCW 46.20.117;(b) Is sentenced to the custody of the department, and is incarcerated within a correctional facility with an earned release date that is more than one year from his or her admission date;(c) Has not been found by the United States attorney general to be subject to a deportation detainer or order and does not become subject to a deportation order during the period of incarceration;
The department must inquire as to a person's immigration status prior to issuance of an identicard in a manner consistent with RCW 10.70.140;(d) Is expected to be released to a location within Washington state;
and(d) Is expected to be released to a location within Washington state.(3) The department may seek reimbursement for the cost of the identicard issued to offenders pursuant to this section.
and(e) Pays a fee of eighteen dollars for the cost of the identicard.(3) A state law enforcement agency, court, or the department may not be prohibited from investigating the legal presence of a person or identifying a defendant's legal presence on a judgment and sentence form or any other investigatory or arrest materials provided to the department after conviction for the purposes of this act.Sec. 3.  RCW 46.20.117 and 2012 c 80 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Issuance.
The department may deduct the cost of the identicard from either the offender's mandatory savings account;
or from funds that have been received on the offender's behalf specifically for this purpose.Sec. 3.  RCW 46.20.117 and 2012 c 80 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Issuance.
and(iii) The department shall charge a fee of eighteen dollars for an identicard issued under this subsection (1)(b).(2) Design and term.
and(iii) The department may charge the department of corrections a fee of eighteen dollars for an identicard issued under this subsection (1)(b).(2) Design and term.
and(iii) The department shall charge a fee of eighteen dollars for an identicard issued under this subsection (1)(b).(2)(a) Design and term.
and(iii) The department may charge the department of corrections a fee of eighteen dollars for an identicard issued under this subsection (1)(b).(2)(a) Design and term.
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Returned to Senate Rules 3.

  4. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  6. Returned to Senate Rules 3.

  7. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  9. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  10. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.

  12. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  14. Placed on Rules White Sheet.

  15. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  17. Minority; do not pass.

  18. APP - Majority; do pass.

  19. Referred to Appropriations.

  20. PS - Majority; do pass.

  21. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  24. 3rd substitute bill substituted.

  25. Returned to second reading.

  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  27. 3rd substitute bill substituted.

  28. Returned to second reading.

  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  30. 3rd substitute bill substituted.

  31. Returned to second reading.

  32. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  33. 3rd substitute bill substituted.

  34. Returned to second reading.

  35. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  36. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  37. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  38. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  39. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  41. Minority; without recommendation.

  42. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  43. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  44. Minority; without recommendation.

  45. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  46. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  47. Minority; without recommendation.

  48. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  49. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  50. Minority; without recommendation.

  51. WM - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  52. Referred to Ways & Means.

  53. Referred to Ways & Means.

  54. Referred to Ways & Means.

  55. And refer to Ways & Means.

  56. TRAN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  57. And refer to Ways & Means.

  58. TRAN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  59. And refer to Ways & Means.

  60. TRAN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  61. Referred to Transportation.

  62. Referred to Transportation.

  63. And refer to Transportation.

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

  65. And refer to Transportation.

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

  67. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Sponsors

  • Angel · Cosponsor
  • Darneille · Primary
  • O'Ban · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Darneille

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Angel
  • O'Ban

Not signed on (148)

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14)

Passed 43 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31101
Republican 8000
Democrat 4103
Total 43204
% of votes cast 88%4%0%8%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Nay
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Not Voting
Miloscia — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Not Voting
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Not Voting
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Not Voting
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18)

Passed 46 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32100
Democrat 6200
Republican 8000
Total 46300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Becker — Yea
Frockt — Nay
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Nay
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors SB 5558?
SB 5558 is sponsored by Angel, Darneille, and O'Ban.
What is the current status of SB 5558?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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