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                          HOUSE BILL 1347

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State of Washington      56th Legislature     1999 Regular Session

 

By Representatives O'Brien, Ballasiotes, Kastama, Cairnes, Ogden, Radcliff, Kessler and McDonald; by request of Sentencing Guidelines Commission

 

Read first time 01/22/1999.  Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Clarifying sentencing requirements for certain crimes.


    AN ACT Relating to sentencing for certain criminal acts; amending RCW 81.60.070 and 9.40.120; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; creating new sections; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

 

    Sec. 1.  RCW 9.94A.320 and 1998 c 290 s 4, 1998 c 219 s 4, 1998 c 82 s 1, and 1998 c 78 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

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           CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

 

XVAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)

 

XIVMurder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)

    Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)

    Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))

 

XIIIMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)

    Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))

    Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))

 

XIIAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)

    Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)

    Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)

    Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)

    Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))

 

XIRape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)

    Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)

    Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)

 

XKidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)

    Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)

    Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))

    Over 18 and deliver heroin, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)

    Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))

    Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))

    Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

 

IXAssault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)

    Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)

    Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)

    Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))

    Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic, except flunitrazepam, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)

    Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)

    Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)

    Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))

    Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)

    Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 88.12.029)

 

VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)

    Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)

    Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

    Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

    Possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)

    Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)

    Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 88.12.029)

    Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)

 

VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)

    Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)

    Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 88.12.029)

    Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)

    Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))

    Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)

    Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)

    Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)

    Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))

    Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)

    Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))

    Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))

    Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)

 

VIBribery (RCW 9A.68.010)

    Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)

    Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)

    Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))

    Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

    Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)

    Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(a))

    Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)

 

VPersistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)

Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)

Abandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)

    Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)

    Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)

    Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)

    Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)

    Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)

    Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))

    Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)

    Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)

    Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)

    Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)

    Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)

    Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(b))

    Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)

    Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))

    Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)

    Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)

    No-Contact Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Pretrial Condition (RCW 10.99.040(4) (b) and (c))

    No-Contact Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Sentence Condition (RCW 10.99.050(2))

    Protection Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Civil Action (RCW 26.50.110 (4) and (5))

 

IVResidential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)

    Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)

    Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)

    Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)

    Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)

    Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)

    Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)

    Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)

    Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)

    Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)

    Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)

    Hit and Run‑-Injury Accident (RCW 46.52.020(4))

    Hit and Run with Vessel‑-Injury Accident (RCW 88.12.155(3))

    Vehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)

    Assault by Watercraft (RCW 88.12.032)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamines, or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii) through (v))

    Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)

    Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))

    Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))

    Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)

 

IIICriminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)

    Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)

    Abandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)

    Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)

    Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)

    Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)

    Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)

    Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)

    Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))

    Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)

    Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)

    Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)

    Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)

    Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)

    Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)

    Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)

    Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)

    Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)

    Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(c))

    Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)

    Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))

    Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))

    Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))

    Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))

    Theft of livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)

    Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)

           Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))

    Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)

    Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)

    Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)

    Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)

    Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)

 

IIUnlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)

Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)

    Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)

    Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)

    ((Class B Felony)) Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

    Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)

    Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))

    Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)

    Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(d))

    Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

    Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))

    Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)

    Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)

 

ITheft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)

    ((Class C Felony)) Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

    Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)

    Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)

    Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)

    Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

    Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)

    Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)

    Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)

    Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)

    Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))

    False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)

    Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)

    Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)

    Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

 

    Sec. 2.  RCW 81.60.070 and 1992 c 7 s 60 are each amended to read as follows:

    Every person who, in such manner as might, if not discovered, endanger the safety of any engine, motor, car or train, or any person thereon, shall in any manner interfere or tamper with or obstruct any switch, frog, rail, roadbed, sleeper, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance pertaining to or connected with any railway, or any train, engine, motor, or car on such railway, and every person who shall discharge any firearm or throw any dangerous missile at any train, engine, motor, or car on any railway, shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ((twenty-five)) ten years.

 

    Sec. 3.  RCW 9.40.120 and 1971 ex.s. c 302 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

    Every person who possesses, manufactures, or disposes of an incendiary device knowing it to be such is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in a state prison for a term of not more than ((twenty-five)) ten years.

 

    NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  The code reviser shall alphabetize the offenses within each seriousness level in RCW 9.94A.320, including any offenses added in the 1999 legislative session.

 

    NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  The amendments made by this act shall apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 1999.

 

    NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1999.

 


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