BILL REQ. #:  S-0908.1 



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SENATE BILL 5501
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State of Washington58th Legislature2003 Regular Session

By Senators Roach, Kastama, Brandland and Keiser

Read first time 01/28/2003.   Referred to Committee on Judiciary.



     AN ACT Relating to auto theft; amending RCW 9A.56.070; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.505, 9.94A.505, 9.94A.515, and 9.94A.515; adding new sections to chapter 36.28A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.37 RCW; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 36.28A RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program.
     (2) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall appoint an auto theft task force program steering committee.
     (a) The steering committee shall include, but is not limited to: A chief of police, a county sheriff, the Washington state patrol, a representative of the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, a representative of the Washington council of police and sheriffs, a representative of the auto insurance industry, a representative of the auto sales industry, a representative of the auto repair industry, and a representative of the auto auction industry.
     (b) The steering committee shall have the following responsibilities:
     (i) For the purpose of establishing regional auto theft task forces, award grants to units of local governments or to teams consisting of multiple units of local governments;
     (ii) Develop grant criteria;
     (iii) Develop general operational guidelines for regional auto theft task forces;
     (iv) Review all regional auto theft task force operations on an annual basis;
     (v) Produce an annual report to the legislature; and
     (vi) Develop vehicle identification number etching program objectives and auto dealer minimum standards.
     (3) Prior to awarding any grants to regional auto theft task forces, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs must verify that sufficient grant funding exists to cover all proposed task force activities, which include but are not limited to: Regional auto task force administration costs, law enforcement costs, prosecutor costs, court costs, and county offender confinement costs.
     (4) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall operate a statewide vehicle identification number etching program that is consistent with the program objectives developed in subsection (2) (b) of this section.
     (5) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs is not required to implement this section if adequate funding is not provided.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 36.28A RCW to read as follows:
     A unit of local government or a team consisting of multiple units of local governments may apply to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for the regional auto theft task force grants. All grant applications must contain the following minimum requirements:
     (1) Statistically demonstrate an auto theft problem in the county or counties covered in the grant application;
     (2) Have at least one prosecuting attorney dedicated to the prosecution of auto theft cases;
     (3) County and city law enforcement officers must be proportionately represented on each regional auto theft task force;
     (4) Demonstrate a proposal to reimburse all participating units of local governments for their costs, which include but are not limited to: Regional auto theft task force administration costs, law enforcement costs, prosecutor costs, court costs, and county offender confinement costs; and
     (5) If a regional auto theft task force crosses jurisdictional boundaries, demonstrate that any necessary interlocal agreements can be executed so that law enforcement officers and prosecutors can fulfill the duties of the regional auto theft task force across jurisdictional boundaries.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   A new section is added to chapter 46.37 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) Effective July 1, 2004, all new automobiles sold in the state of Washington must have a vehicle identification number etching procedure completed prior to being sold. The vehicle identification number etching procedure shall be consistent with the vehicle identification number etching minimum standards established under section 1 of this act.
     (2) This section is advisory only unless all of the material costs associated with requiring auto dealers to etch the vehicle identification number on new vehicles is provided to the dealers by the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs.

Sec. 4   RCW 9.94A.505 and 2002 c 289 s 6 and 2002 c 175 s 6 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     (1) When a person is convicted of a felony, the court shall impose punishment as provided in this chapter.
     (2)(a) The court shall impose a sentence as provided in the following sections and as applicable in the case:
     (i) Unless another term of confinement applies, the court shall impose a sentence within the standard sentence range established in RCW 9.94A.510;
     (ii) RCW 9.94A.700 and 9.94A.705, relating to community placement;
     (iii) RCW 9.94A.710 and 9.94A.715, relating to community custody;
     (iv) RCW 9.94A.545, relating to community custody for offenders whose term of confinement is one year or less;
     (v) RCW 9.94A.570, relating to persistent offenders;
     (vi) RCW 9.94A.540, relating to mandatory minimum terms;
     (vii) RCW 9.94A.650, relating to the first-time offender waiver;
     (viii) RCW 9.94A.660, relating to the drug offender sentencing alternative;
     (ix) RCW 9.94A.670, relating to the special sex offender sentencing alternative;
     (x) RCW 9.94A.712, relating to certain sex offenses;
     (xi) RCW 9.94A.535, relating to exceptional sentences;
     (xii) RCW 9.94A.589, relating to consecutive and concurrent sentences.
     (b) If a standard sentence range has not been established for the offender's crime, the court shall impose a determinate sentence which may include not more than one year of confinement; community restitution work; until July 1, 2000, a term of community supervision not to exceed one year and on and after July 1, 2000, a term of community custody not to exceed one year, subject to conditions and sanctions as authorized in RCW 9.94A.710 (2) and (3); and/or other legal financial obligations. The court may impose a sentence which provides more than one year of confinement if the court finds reasons justifying an exceptional sentence as provided in RCW 9.94A.535.
     (3) If the court imposes a sentence requiring confinement of thirty days or less, the court may, in its discretion, specify that the sentence be served on consecutive or intermittent days. A sentence requiring more than thirty days of confinement shall be served on consecutive days. Local jail administrators may schedule court-ordered intermittent sentences as space permits.
     (4) If a sentence imposed includes payment of a legal financial obligation, it shall be imposed as provided in RCW 9.94A.750, 9.94A.753, 9.94A.760, and 43.43.7541.
     (5) Except as provided under RCW 9.94A.750(4) and 9.94A.753(4), a court may not impose a sentence providing for a term of confinement or community supervision, community placement, or community custody which exceeds the statutory maximum for the crime as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
     (6) The sentencing court shall give the offender credit for all confinement time served before the sentencing if that confinement was solely in regard to the offense for which the offender is being sentenced.
     (7) The court shall order restitution as provided in RCW 9.94A.750 and 9.94A.753.
     (8) As a part of any sentence, the court may impose and enforce crime-related prohibitions and affirmative conditions as provided in this chapter.
     (9) The court may order an offender whose sentence includes community placement or community supervision to undergo a mental status evaluation and to participate in available outpatient mental health treatment, if the court finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that the offender is a mentally ill person as defined in RCW 71.24.025, and that this condition is likely to have influenced the offense. An order requiring mental status evaluation or treatment must be based on a presentence report and, if applicable, mental status evaluations that have been filed with the court to determine the offender's competency or eligibility for a defense of insanity. The court may order additional evaluations at a later date if deemed appropriate.
     (10) In any sentence of partial confinement, the court may require the offender to serve the partial confinement in work release, in a program of home detention, on work crew, or in a combined program of work crew and home detention.
     (11) In sentencing an offender convicted of a crime of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, if the offender has a minor child, or if the victim of the offense for which the offender was convicted has a minor child, the court may, as part of any term of community supervision, community placement, or community custody, order the offender to participate in a domestic violence perpetrator program approved under RCW 26.50.150.
     (12) For a violation of RCW 9A.56.070(2), taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree, the minimum sentence that the court shall order is thirty days of home detention.

Sec. 5   RCW 9.94A.505 and 2002 c 290 s 17, 2002 c 289 s 6, and 2002 c 175 s 6 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     (1) When a person is convicted of a felony, the court shall impose punishment as provided in this chapter.
     (2)(a) The court shall impose a sentence as provided in the following sections and as applicable in the case:
     (i) Unless another term of confinement applies, the court shall impose a sentence within the standard sentence range established in RCW 9.94A.510 or 9.94A.517;
     (ii) RCW 9.94A.700 and 9.94A.705, relating to community placement;
     (iii) RCW 9.94A.710 and 9.94A.715, relating to community custody;
     (iv) RCW 9.94A.545, relating to community custody for offenders whose term of confinement is one year or less;
     (v) RCW 9.94A.570, relating to persistent offenders;
     (vi) RCW 9.94A.540, relating to mandatory minimum terms;
     (vii) RCW 9.94A.650, relating to the first-time offender waiver;
     (viii) RCW 9.94A.660, relating to the drug offender sentencing alternative;
     (ix) RCW 9.94A.670, relating to the special sex offender sentencing alternative;
     (x) RCW 9.94A.712, relating to certain sex offenses;
     (xi) RCW 9.94A.535, relating to exceptional sentences;
     (xii) RCW 9.94A.589, relating to consecutive and concurrent sentences.
     (b) If a standard sentence range has not been established for the offender's crime, the court shall impose a determinate sentence which may include not more than one year of confinement; community restitution work; until July 1, 2000, a term of community supervision not to exceed one year and on and after July 1, 2000, a term of community custody not to exceed one year, subject to conditions and sanctions as authorized in RCW 9.94A.710 (2) and (3); and/or other legal financial obligations. The court may impose a sentence which provides more than one year of confinement if the court finds reasons justifying an exceptional sentence as provided in RCW 9.94A.535.
     (3) If the court imposes a sentence requiring confinement of thirty days or less, the court may, in its discretion, specify that the sentence be served on consecutive or intermittent days. A sentence requiring more than thirty days of confinement shall be served on consecutive days. Local jail administrators may schedule court-ordered intermittent sentences as space permits.
     (4) If a sentence imposed includes payment of a legal financial obligation, it shall be imposed as provided in RCW 9.94A.750, 9.94A.753, 9.94A.760, and 43.43.7541.
     (5) Except as provided under RCW 9.94A.750(4) and 9.94A.753(4), a court may not impose a sentence providing for a term of confinement or community supervision, community placement, or community custody which exceeds the statutory maximum for the crime as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
     (6) The sentencing court shall give the offender credit for all confinement time served before the sentencing if that confinement was solely in regard to the offense for which the offender is being sentenced.
     (7) The court shall order restitution as provided in RCW 9.94A.750 and 9.94A.753.
     (8) As a part of any sentence, the court may impose and enforce crime-related prohibitions and affirmative conditions as provided in this chapter.
     (9) The court may order an offender whose sentence includes community placement or community supervision to undergo a mental status evaluation and to participate in available outpatient mental health treatment, if the court finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that the offender is a mentally ill person as defined in RCW 71.24.025, and that this condition is likely to have influenced the offense. An order requiring mental status evaluation or treatment must be based on a presentence report and, if applicable, mental status evaluations that have been filed with the court to determine the offender's competency or eligibility for a defense of insanity. The court may order additional evaluations at a later date if deemed appropriate.
     (10) In any sentence of partial confinement, the court may require the offender to serve the partial confinement in work release, in a program of home detention, on work crew, or in a combined program of work crew and home detention.
     (11) In sentencing an offender convicted of a crime of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, if the offender has a minor child, or if the victim of the offense for which the offender was convicted has a minor child, the court may, as part of any term of community supervision, community placement, or community custody, order the offender to participate in a domestic violence perpetrator program approved under RCW 26.50.150.
     (12) For a violation of RCW 9A.56.070(2), taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree, the minimum sentence that the court shall order is thirty days of home detention.

Sec. 6   RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c 290 s 2, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

 TABLE 2
 CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIIIMalicious 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)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
 Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
 Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
XChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
 Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
 Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
 Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
 Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
 Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
 Over 18 and deliver heroin, methamphetamine, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)
 Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115)
IXAssault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
 Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)
 Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
 Hit and Run--Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a))
 Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
 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 or methamphetamine, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)
 Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
 Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
 Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
 Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
 Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
 Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
 Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (when the offender has a criminal history in this state or any other state that includes a sex offense or serious violent offense or the Washington equivalent) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
 Possession of Ephedrine or any of its Salts or Isomers or Salts of Isomers, Pseudoephedrine or any of its Salts or Isomers or Salts of Isomers, Pressurized Ammonia Gas, or Pressurized Ammonia Gas Solution with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)
 Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
 Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)
 Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
 Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
 Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
 Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120)
 Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
 Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
 Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
 Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
 Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (except when the offender has a criminal history in this state or any other state that includes a sex offense or serious violent offense or the Washington equivalent) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
 Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))
 Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
 Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VIBail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a))
 Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
 Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
 Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
 Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
 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))
 Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
 Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
 Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020)
VAbandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
 Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
 Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
 Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
 Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
 Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
 Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))
 Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
 Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
 Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
 Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
 Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
 Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
 Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
 Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
 Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
 Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
 Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
 Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
 Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070(1))
IVArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
 Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
 Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060)
 Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
 Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
 Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
 Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
 Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
 Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b))
 Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
 Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(a))
 Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
 Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
 Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
 Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
 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))
 Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
 Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
 Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
 Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
 Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
IIIAbandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
 Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
 Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
 Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
 Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
 Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
 Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
 Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
 Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
 Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))
 Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
 Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
 Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
 Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
 Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
 Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))
 Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
 Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))
 Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))
 Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
 Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
 Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
 Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
 Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
 Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))
 Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
 Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
 Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)
 Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
 Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))
 Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)
 Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
IIComputer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
 Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))
 Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
 Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
 Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(b))
 Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
 Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
 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))
 Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))
 Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
 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)
 Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
 Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
 Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)
 Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)
 Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
 Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
 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))
 Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
 Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
 ((Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))))
 Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
 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))
 Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
 Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
 Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

Sec. 7   RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c 290 s 7, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

 TABLE 2
 CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIIIMalicious 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)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
 Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
 Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
XChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
 Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
 Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
 Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
 Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
 Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115)
IXAssault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
 Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
 Hit and Run--Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a))
 Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))
 Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
 Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
 Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
 Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
 Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
 Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
 Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
 Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120)
 Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
 Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
 Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
 Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
 Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))
 Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
 Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VIBail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a))
 Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
 Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
 Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
 Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
 Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
 Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
 Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020)
VAbandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
 Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
 Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
 Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
 Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
 Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
 Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
 Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
 Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
 Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
 Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
 Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
 Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
 Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
 Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
 Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
 Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
 Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
 Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070(1))
IVArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
 Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
 Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060)
 Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
 Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
 Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
 Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
 Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
 Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b))
 Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
 Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(a))
 Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
 Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
 Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
 Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
 Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
 Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
 Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
 Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
 Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
IIIAbandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
 Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
 Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
 Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
 Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
 Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
 Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
 Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
 Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
 Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
 Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
 Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
 Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
 Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
 Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
 Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
 Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
 Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
 Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
 Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
 Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))
 Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
 Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
 Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)
 Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
 Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))
 Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
IIComputer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
 Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
 Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
 Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(b))
 Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
 Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
 Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))
 Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
 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)
 Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
 Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
 Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
 Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
 Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
 Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
 ((Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))))
 Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
 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))
 Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
 Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
 Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

Sec. 8   RCW 9A.56.070 and 2002 c 324 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1)(a) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away an automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by steam, electricity, or internal combustion engine, that is the property of another, and he or she:
     (i) Alters the motor vehicle for the purpose of changing its appearance or primary identification, including obscuring, removing, or changing the manufacturer's serial number or the vehicle identification number plates;
     (ii) Removes, or participates in the removal of, parts from the motor vehicle with the intent to sell the parts;
     (iii) Exports, or attempts to export, the motor vehicle across state lines or out of the United States for profit;
     (iv) Intends to sell the motor vehicle; or
     (v) Is engaged in a conspiracy and the central object of the conspiratorial agreement is the theft of motor vehicles for sale to others for profit.
     (b) Taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree is a class B felony.
     (2)(a) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away any automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by steam, electricity, or internal combustion engine, that is the property of another, or he or she voluntarily rides in or upon the automobile or motor vehicle with knowledge of the fact that the automobile or motor vehicle was unlawfully taken.
     (b) Taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree is a class C felony.
     (3) In any prosecution under this section, any person who is in possession of a motor vehicle taken without the permission of the owner may be inferred to have acted with the intent to commit the offense, unless the possession shall be explained by evidence satisfactory to the trier of fact to have been made without such criminal intent.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9   Sections 4 and 6 of this act expire July 1, 2004.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 10   Sections 5 and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2004.

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