AN ACT Relating to rendering criminal assistance in the first degree; amending RCW 9A.76.070; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; and prescribing penalties.

Sec. 1   RCW 9A.76.070 and 2003 c 53 s 83 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A person is guilty of rendering criminal assistance in the first degree if he or she renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed or is being sought for murder in the first degree or any class A felony or equivalent juvenile offense.
     (2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, rendering criminal assistance in the first degree is a class ((C)) B felony.
     (b) Rendering criminal assistance in the first degree is a ((~~gross misdemeanor~~)) class C felony if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the actor is a relative as defined in RCW 9A.76.060.

Sec. 2 RCW 9.94A.515 and 2008 c 108 s 23 and 2008 c 38 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

	TABLE 2
	CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVI	Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XV	Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
	Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
	Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIV	Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
	Trafficking 1 (RCW 9A.40.100(1))
XIII	Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XII	Assault 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)
	Trafficking 2 (RCW 9A.40.100(2))
XI	Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
	Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
	Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
X	Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
	Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
	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)
IX	Abandonment of Dependent Person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
	Assault 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)
VIII	Arson 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 Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.101)
	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)
VII	Burglary 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))
	Negligently Causing Death By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.675)
	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))
	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)
VI	Bail 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))
	Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct (RCW 9.68A.070)
	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)
V	Abandonment of Dependent Person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
	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 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
	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)
	Driving While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.502(6))
	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)
	Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.504(6))
	Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
	Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
	Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070(2)(a))
	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)
IV	Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
	Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
	Assault 3 (of a Peace Officer with a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031(1)(h))
	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))
	Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
	Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
	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)
	Trafficking in Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.82.050)
	Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(b))
	Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health care service contractor (RCW 48.44.016(3))
	Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health maintenance organization (RCW 48.46.033(3))
	Unlawful transaction of insurance business (RCW 48.15.023(3))
	Unlicensed practice as an insurance professional (RCW 48.17.063((~~(3)~~)) (2))
	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)
III	Animal Cruelty 1 (Sexual Conduct or Contact) (RCW 16.52.205(3))
	Assault 3 (Except Assault 3 of a Peace Officer With a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031 except subsection (1)(h))
	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)
	Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.100)
	Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
	Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
	Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
	Cyberstalking (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.260(3))
	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)
	Mortgage Fraud (RCW 19.144.080)
	Negligently Causing Substantial Bodily Harm By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.674)
	Organized Retail Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.350(2))
	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)
	Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070(2)(b))
	Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances 1 (RCW 9A.56.360(2))
	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(2))
	Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.083)
	Theft with the Intent to Resell 1 (RCW 9A.56.340(2))
	Trafficking in Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.82.055)
	Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
	Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(2))
	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)
II	Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
	Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
	Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
	Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (second or subsequent offense) (RCW 9A.44.130(11)(a))
	Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
	Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(3))
	Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
	Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
	Organized Retail Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.350(3))
	Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
	Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.068)
	Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances 2 (RCW 9A.56.360(3))
	Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
	Theft of a Motor Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.065)
	Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(a))
	Theft with the Intent to Resell 2 (RCW 9A.56.340(3))
	Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
	Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(a))
	Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
	Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
	Voyeurism (RCW 9A.44.115)
I	Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
	False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
	Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
	Fraudulent Creation or Revocation of a Mental Health Advance Directive (RCW 9A.60.060)
	Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
	Mineral Trespass (RCW 78.44.330)
	Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
	Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.075)
	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(5)(b))
	Transaction of insurance business beyond the scope of licensure (RCW 48.17.063((~~(4)~~)))
	Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
	Unlawful Possession of Fictitious Identification (RCW 9A.56.320)
	Unlawful Possession of Instruments of Financial Fraud (RCW 9A.56.320)
	Unlawful Possession of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
	Unlawful Possession of a Personal Identification Device (RCW 9A.56.320)
	Unlawful Production of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
	Unlawful Trafficking in Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.142)
	Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.144)
	Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)