SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5813

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of February 16, 2011

Title: An act relating to increasing fee assessments for prostitution crimes.

Brief Description: Increasing fee assessments for prostitution crimes.

Sponsors: Senators Kohl-Welles, Hargrove, Regala and Shin.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Human Services & Corrections: 2/17/11.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff: Jennifer Strus (786-7316)

Background: A person who is convicted, given a deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or who has entered into a statutory or non-statutory diversion agreement as a result of an arrest for patronizing a prostitute or a comparable county or municipal ordinance must be assessed a $150 fee.

A person who is convicted, given a deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or who has entered into a statutory or non-statutory diversion agreement as a result of an arrest for promoting prostitution in the second or third degree or comparable county or municipal ordinance must be assessed a $300 fee.

Summary of Bill: A person who is convicted, given a deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or who has entered into a statutory or non-statutory diversion agreement as a result of an arrest for patronizing a prostitute or a comparable county or municipal ordinance must be assessed a $3,000 fee.

A person who is convicted, given a deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or who has entered into a statutory or non-statutory diversion agreement as a result of an arrest for promoting prostitution in the second or third degree or comparable county or municipal ordinance must be assessed a $5,000 fee.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.