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Introduced
02/23/2018
02/23/2018
In Committee
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to improving security in schools and the safety1of students by: Implementing school emergency response systems and2notifications; creating a program to provide students and the3community with the means to report unsafe or violent activities;4establishing regional school safety centers; facilitating school5resources officers; addressing participation and topics for the6annual school safety summit; requiring the same background check7process to purchase certain rifles as is currently required for8pistols; prohibiting persons under the age of twenty-one from9purchasing certain rifles; and generating funds; amending RCW1028A.320.125, 36.28A.080, 28A.300.273, 9.41.090, 9.41.094, 9.41.097,119.41.0975, 9.41.110, 9.41.113, 9.41.124, and 9.41.240; reenacting and12amending RCW 9.41.010; adding new sections to chapter 36.28A RCW;13adding a new section to chapter 28A.630 RCW; adding new sections to14chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW;15adding a new section to chapter 28A.150 RCW; adding a new section to16chapter 28A.310 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW1728A.310.505; prescribing penalties; providing an expiration date; and18declaring an emergency.19
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve school safety and security in Washington state. The key provisions are:
1. Implementing emergency response systems and notifications to expedite law enforcement response to threats or emergencies at schools.
2. Creating a program called "Students Protecting Students" that allows anonymous reporting of unsafe or violent activities and provides two-way messaging and other features to help prevent school shootings.
3. Establishing regional school safety centers to coordinate safety efforts and provide technical assistance to school districts.
4. Facilitating the use of school resource officers through a grant program.
5. Requiring the same background check process to purchase certain rifles as is currently required for pistols, and prohibiting persons under 21 from purchasing semiautomatic rifles.
The bill aims to increase school safety and address the risks of mass shootings by enhancing emergency response capabilities, reporting systems, regional coordination, law enforcement presence, and firearm purchase requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
David Frockt (D)*,
Andy Billig (D),
Reuven Carlyle (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
John McCoy (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Kevin Ranker (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Last Action
Returned to Rules. (on 03/08/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6620&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6620-S.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6620.pdf |
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