2573-S AMS HARG S5508.1

SHB 2573 - S AMD TO LAW COMM AMD (S-5322.1/98) - 967

By Senator Hargrove

    On page 2, after line 8 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:

    The department may not consider charges made under section 1 or 2 of this act when making personnel decisions if the accused is acquitted or found not guilty.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 43.20A RCW to read as follows:

    The juvenile rehabilitation administration may not consider charges made under section 1 or 2 of this act when making personnel decisions if the accused is acquitted or found not guilty."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SHB 2573 - S AMD TO LAW COMM AMD (S-5322.1/98) - 967

By Senator Hargrove

    On page 13, line 7 of the title amendment, after "RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW;"

EFFECT:  Prohibits DOC and JRA for considering charges of custodial sexual misconduct when making personnel decisions if the employee is acquitted of the crime.

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