HB 1834 - DIGEST

Requires the department of corrections to electronically monitor every offender serving a term of community custody on or after the effective date of the act who is required to register as a sex offender and: (1) Has been classified as risk level III;

(2) Has registered as lacking a fixed residence; or

(3) Has a prior conviction for failure to register as a sex offender.

Requires the Washington state patrol to electronically monitor every offender who is required to register as a sex offender and: (1) Has been classified as risk level III;

(2) Has registered as lacking a fixed residence; or

(3) Has a prior conviction for failure to register as a sex offender; unless the offender is being electronically monitored by the department of corrections.

Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.