2001 House Bill 1280

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Introduced by Rep. Geoff Simpson, (D-Covington) (D) on January 22, 2001

To increase the seriousness ranking for the crime of hit and run involving death. The crime of hit-and-run resulting in death is increased from level VIII to level IX. Accordingly, the presumptive sentence range for an offender with no prior criminal history increases from 21 to 27 months to 31 to 41 months. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the House Criminal Justice & Corrections Committee on January 22, 2001

Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 12, 2001

Passed 98 to 0 in the House on March 9, 2001.
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Received in the Senate on March 12, 2001

Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12, 2001

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 28, 2001

Passed 41 to 7 in the Senate on April 4, 2001.
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Signed by Gov. Gary Locke on April 13, 2001