BILL REQ. #:  H-1137.1 



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HOUSE BILL 1614
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State of Washington59th Legislature2005 Regular Session

By Representatives Green, Talcott, Conway and Darneille

Read first time 01/31/2005.   Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.



     AN ACT Relating to correctional programs, facilities, and institutions on the grounds of a state hospital; adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:
     A program, facility, or institution operated by the department of corrections, or pursuant to a contract with the department of corrections, that serves violent offenders, including but not limited to facilities sited under RCW 72.65.220, may not be located or operated on the grounds of a state hospital as designated under chapter 72.23 RCW. This section does not apply to a program, facility, or institution located or operated on the grounds of a state hospital on the effective date of this act.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   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 immediately.

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