1663-S AMH MORE MORI 20 Adopted 2-14-02

SHB 1663 - H AMD

By Representative Morell

     On page 4, after line 31, insert:

     "(n) The current offense involved knowingly and maliciously making a false statement punishable under RCW 9A.76.175 accusing another person of committing an offense because of the person=s perception of the alleged victim=s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap."

EFFECT: Adds knowingly and maliciously making a false statement accusing another person of committing a hate crime to the list of aggravating circumstances a court may consider when imposing an exceptional sentence.