HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB
2368
As Passed Legislature
Title: An act relating to the practice of law by deputy sheriffs.
Brief Description: Allowing deputy sheriffs to practice law.
Sponsor(s): Representatives Padden, Riley, Mielke and Paris.
Brief History:
Reported by House Committee on:
Judiciary, February 4, 1992, DP;
Passed House, February 13, 1992, 90-0;
Amended by Senate;
Passed Legislature.
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
JUDICIARY
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 18 members: Representatives Appelwick, Chair; Ludwig, Vice Chair; Padden, Ranking Minority Member; Paris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Belcher; Broback; Forner; Hargrove; Inslee; Locke; Mielke; H. Myers; Riley; Scott; D. Sommers; Tate; Vance; and Wineberry.
Staff: Pat Shelledy (786-7149).
Background: Deputy sheriffs are currently statutorily prohibited from practicing law.
Summary of Bill: Deputy sheriffs may practice law.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Testimony For: The bill contains provisions assuring that potential conflicts of interest between the professions are minimized. The bill will allow a deputy sheriff who is also an attorney to practice law.
Testimony Against: None.
Witnesses: Mike Patrick, Washington State Council of Police Officers (in favor).