Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 6281 — Allowing specified offenders to earn positive achievement time on community custody.

Last action — Returned to Rules.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 6281 introduce a system where specified offenders on community custody in Washington can earn positive achievement time, allowing them to reduce their supervision period based on compliance and progress. This means that for every month they adhere to supervision terms and meet goals outlined in their personalized plans, they can earn up to fifteen days off their supervision duration. The changes aim to incentivize good behavior and rehabilitation among offenders, which could ultimately support their successful reintegration into society. Additionally, the timeline for implementing these changes has been adjusted from 21 months to a maximum of 12 months, indicating a quicker rollout of this program.

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S-4452.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6281State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senate Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Darneille, O'Ban, Dhingra, Kuderer, and Hasegawa)READ FIRST TIME 02/01/18.AN ACT Relating to allowing specified offenders to earn positive achievement time on community custody;
S-3559.1SENATE BILL 6281State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senators Darneille, O'Ban, Dhingra, Kuderer, and HasegawaRead first time 01/11/18.
Referred to Committee on Human Services & Corrections.AN ACT Relating to allowing specified offenders to earn positive achievement time on community custody;
or(e) Is serving community custody pursuant to early release under RCW 9.94A.730.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  The department of corrections has discretion to implement sections 1 and 2 of this act over a period of time not to exceed twenty-one months.
or(e) Is serving community custody pursuant to early release under RCW 9.94A.730.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  The department of corrections has discretion to implement sections 1 and 2 of this act over a period of time not to exceed twelve months.
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Action History

  1. Returned to Rules.

  2. Returned to Rules.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. WM - Majority; without recommendation.

  9. Minority; do not pass.

  10. WM - Majority; without recommendation.

  11. Referred to Ways & Means.

  12. Referred to Ways & Means.

  13. And refer to Ways & Means.

  14. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  15. And refer to Ways & Means.

  16. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Darneille

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6281?
SB 6281 is sponsored by Darneille, Manka Dhingra (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Kuderer, and O'Ban.
What is the current status of SB 6281?
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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