FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSB 6136

                           C 10 L 98

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Including drug offenses in background checks.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Oke and Long).

Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

House Committee on Children & Family Services

Background:  Some people are concerned that the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances greatly affects children, but these crimes are not presently considered in the background check process.

Summary:  The crimes of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or deliver are added to the list of convictions that the Washington State Patrol uses in preparation of background check information.  Employers requesting background checks under Title 43 are permitted to consider these convictions in the employment process.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 46 0

House     95 0

Effective:  June 11, 1998