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The bill was introduced to the committee by Matt Sterling, staff to the committee, who said the pilot would permit deferred sentencing and structured treatment in a superior court setting. The measure contains parameters to allow a pilot so lawmakers can assess costs and outcomes before any expansion.

Why it matters: Supporters said diversion and therapeutic courts reduce recidivism and provide person‑centered treatment that yields positive individual outcomes. Representative Entenmann said the bill is “well thought out” and noted the pilot nature allows lawmakers to set parameters and scale later if effective. Several members expressed support for diversion courts generally.

Opposition and fiscal concern: Representative Jacobson said the state should prioritize existing diversion and therapeutic courts for substance use disorders and ensure they are adequately funded before creating a new pilot program, urging a no vote in light of limited resources.

Vote and next steps: Vice Chair Farber moved the bill be reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation. The roll call was Taylor (aye); Farber (aye); Walsh (nay); Abel (nay); Burnett (nay); Entenmann (aye); Goodman (aye); Graham (nay); Jacobson (nay without recommendation); Peterson (aye); Salahuddin (aye); Tai (aye); Wallen (aye). Staff announced the tally as 8 ayes and 5 nays. The bill will proceed in the legislative process for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Civil Rights & Judiciary - 2/18/2025 10:30 AM","oneSentenceSummary","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 voted 8-5 to report House Bill 1362, a pilot to let the Administrative Office of the Courts run a gambling-treatment diversion court in a superior court for deferred sentencing and treatment.","taxTitle","Civil Rights & Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20256,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325503,"House Bill 1440 moves forward with technical fixes to civil asset forfeiture reporting and proceeds",1467,235000,1702000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682&start=235&end=1702","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6325503/Washington/House-Bill-1440-moves-forward-with-technical-fixes-to-civil-asset-forfeiture-reporting-and-proceeds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325503-92c945a8de2a61185aa05dc338469b07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045644&Signature=CKoa~xpVvkTDbxjFwZ6cnawdDEZug-5H5bqn4-AzV~vlaOb3Q1DqCCpXW-tXpvApx6-KU2KTf6pXnCP4HRhMQugZD6OuQdll2QKSwawRAPKkqtwRlHrXKXlHI~kuBWmN8G5tuo2OxvKxoLI1iqOeu0kmYwWV5~E77gJBk531mHifP8USMJ9zSWicZ4v2lDKzWzq87ZwVYs4SPGHtiTLf6QxZmy55iAyN2lU0mgGZbzvAhA4dUXFCyElhJ~HNySza9TUhWQgoXkk4Nnz3KbG~89p0vzgYecjtXkKpjA2jqU3li~sDbfxao4vHkcWquFNGR59DL-Q71j58v7wc5I448Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 voted 8-5 to report out a substitute for House Bill 1440, a measure that establishes a new chapter governing civil asset forfeiture under specified criminal statutes and seeks to standardize burden of proof, improve transparency and allow prevailing property owners to recover attorney fees.

The committee adopted a technical amendment, Adam 158, to correct two cross-references in the bill: forfeiture reports will be posted on the Washington State Patrol’s website rather than the state treasurer’s, and forfeiture proceeds will be transmitted to the state treasurer rather than the Washington State Patrol. Representative Goodman described the amendment as technical and urged adoption.

Why it matters: Proponents said the bill harmonizes standards across statutes, increases transparency about forfeiture proceeds and provides consistent procedures for property owners seeking relief. Representative Goodman urged passage to protect property rights and create public transparency about seizure and disposition of property.

Opposition and concerns: Representative Grama expressed concern about insufficient safeguards and possible overbroad seizure, urging more “side guards” on what can be taken and recommending a no vote on policy grounds.

Vote and next steps: Vice Chair Farber moved the substitute be reported out with a due-pass recommendation. The roll call was Taylor (aye); Farber (aye); Walsh (nay); Abel (nay); Burnett (nay); Entenmann (aye); Goodman (aye); Graham (nay); Jacobson (nay); Peterson (aye); Salahuddin (aye); Tai (aye); Wallen (aye). Staff announced the tally as 8 ayes and 5 nays. The substitute advances for further legislative consideration.","House Bill 1440, which standardizes civil asset forfeiture provisions across specified criminal statutes and adds transparency measures, was reported out of committee 8-5 after a technical amendment correcting where forfeiture reports and proceeds are handled.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325508,"House Bill 1909 task force to study court inequities advances after amendments",1264,146000,1410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682&start=146&end=1410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682/thumbnail_146000.jpg","/articles/6325508/Washington/House-Bill-1909-task-force-to-study-court-inequities-advances-after-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325508-9216ab4013e93a1abcb6d9811ae52b74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045644&Signature=kDcD9LkMhYbvepBYD2w8FqdfVQH1KIzRnnoWGAUl5DUlLYMkS0K9s90k0BhLueQ6qLtVOEAQnUdCD6Dkc~Ts2iawspAmqMcXP612gP1btBBrM7RSzRqLUwhdINZ1yk5ZaVuoiKXjwDhD9euNM76a1hIoV967pWtzpvi4z0IN47iD6zcaG16UVxEu-8lEH4OJTqT2js-XRrNunN1fgsGrTeJ2a49Tn-aMNNlohizSVWPC5ON3n9G-KaT5slYxyKzYmBRW3a9I4DWZDa0Er~CmS2v9eVwlkhBGChjp1tFOD7fQcVop4HvQ86ohKulhwvT-dEfoEkL~FwUy~9vIMiCBWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 voted 8-5 to report out a substitute for House Bill 1909, which establishes a court unification task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Washington’s court system.

The committee adopted three amendments to narrow and clarify the task force’s scope. Amendment LOER010 requires the task force to focus its review on inequities and inefficiencies arising from disparate local court rules, technology adoption and funding levels rather than a broader review of court structure and policies. Amendment LOER009 added two additional municipal representatives (for a total of three) to ensure representation of municipalities of different population sizes. Amendment LOER006 corrected a drafting typo.

Why it matters: Committee proponents said the task force will identify opportunities to bring more statewide uniformity in procedures and technology and to mitigate disparate outcomes across local courts. Vice Chair Farber urged support and described the bill as a way to bring voices together to discuss statewide solutions for courts that otherwise “drown under their own weight.”

Debate: Representative Veil said she would be a “soft no,” expressing a preference for voluntary-efficiency approaches rather than a task force with a unification‑sounding title; she said some local practices have defensible reasons. Representative Abel and others supported the amendments that expanded municipal representation and refined scope; Representative Jacobson and other no votes said they preferred prioritizing voluntary efficiencies and were concerned about the task force’s potential scope.

Vote and next steps: Vice Chair Farber moved the bill and its adopted amendments be incorporated into the substitute and reported out with a due-pass recommendation. The roll call was Taylor (aye); Farber (aye); Walsh (nay without recommendation); Abel (nay without recommendation); Burnett (nay without recommendation); Entenmann (aye); Goodman (aye); Graham (nay without recommendation); Jacobson (nay without recommendation); Peterson (aye); Salahuddin (aye); Tai (aye); Wallen (aye). Staff announced the tally as 8 ayes and 5 nays. The task force, as amended, will proceed for further legislative consideration.","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 adopted three amendments and reported out a substitute for House Bill 1909 (8-5), establishing a court unification task force to analyze inefficiencies and inequities in state courts with a narrowed scope emphasizing local rules, technology and funding.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325513,"Committee advances House Bill 1218 changing competency evaluation and restoration procedures",920,19000,939000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682&start=19&end=939","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333131-45b04eb009a9b90a5db0f4bec4f33682/thumbnail_19000.jpg","/articles/6325513/Washington/Committee-advances-House-Bill-1218-changing-competency-evaluation-and-restoration-procedures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325513-4f3719b10ef3fb2725ae9295e59968d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045644&Signature=QylaFmdxC1ZNJYafvejx0fuozeNGLDRVfadUq~kH8xK4KCTRu31oQIZRCnM6MRFCKOA9tq8dv~ogsiRb7W~UjamWHWT6zF9ZdJLQlwTFg9-grFJLQFpRsknPdy9WCe3V6LDxk4tkFHok8Xp08DgNam3Rke-7ZQ1WTiSqyBAK-1EN~HLmcXRpmsYMXxppi3zmLw04WPHTLno0N3xB4Tx5RSIsCXfINZd1czXnJV5066RPo9KlB6AfrbFeT1YBuRN0oghG3bJ1~c5NW3r1eestPQKCI5gzSjO2liHQfwLq55Y1XAWN0jYN3AqxrVnDgnQGFu5~SgCXqsyrb9svwq8Nvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 reported out a proposed substitute for House Bill 1218 by an 8-5 roll call, recommending the bill for further consideration.

The substitute amends Washington’s competency evaluation and restoration system in several ways, including allowing a party (not only a court) to request a forensic navigator for a person charged with a class A felony, expanding forensic navigator duties, and adding provisions for coordinated transitions to case managers when a person is found not restoreable because of an intellectual or developmental disability, traumatic brain injury or dementia.

Why it matters: Committee leaders said the changes respond to a long-running court challenge and aim to reduce reliance on costly inpatient restoration while improving the system that determines whether defendants can be returned to competency to face charges. Vice Chair Farber said the bill was written “in response to the Trueblood lawsuit” and that Washington has reshaped its forensic behavioral-health system in the last decade.

Key changes in the substitute include a requirement that a hearing on whether to transfer a person from inpatient to outpatient restoration be held within 10 days rather than five, new alternative language for orders seeking involuntary medication that requires a court hearing within 10 days of receiving notice from DSHS, and authority to hold those hearings by video if statutory requirements are met. The substitute also delays the growth-cap penalty provisions until fiscal year 2027 and, in the second year that penalties apply, sets the county penalty at 150% of the rate for each third and subsequent referral over the baseline. The substitute specifies required elements for behavioral-health diversion plans.

Committee debate focused on effectiveness, cost and where responsibility should sit. Vice Chair Farber described the substitute as an effort to involve counties and reduce the state’s reliance on expensive restoration placements: “Over the years, we’ve spent $200,000,000 in just fines alone for not complying with the judge’s orders,” Farber said, and noted inpatient restoration is expensive. Representative Walsh urged a no vote, saying the proposal does not address root causes of why people are found incompetent and warned it shifts burdens to counties. Representative Graham, citing experience with Eastern State Hospital in his district, stressed the need for secure, specialized treatment for people who may be dangerous: “When we have individuals like this that are very dangerous, we need to have places where people are trained to be able to deal with these individuals, in the best and most humane possible way,” he said. The committee also heard the staff briefing that described the substitute provisions.

Vote and next steps: The motion to report the proposed substitute out of committee with a due-pass recommendation was made by Vice Chair Farber and was seconded (second not specified on the record). The roll call was Taylor (aye); Farber (aye); Walsh (nay); Abel (nay); Burnett (nay); Entenmann (aye); Goodman (aye); Graham (nay); Jacobson (nay); Peterson (aye); Salahuddin (aye); Tai (aye); Wallen (aye). Staff announced the tally as 8 ayes and 5 nays. Committee discussion noted that the diversion components will be addressed in a separate bill to the finance committee; the growth-cap and other restoration-related provisions remain in this substitute.

Budget and cost notes recorded in committee discussion include statements that inpatient restoration can cost roughly $1,600 per person per day at Western State Hospital and that Eastern State Hospital can be more expensive; the substitute does not change those cited per‑day costs but aims to shift some resources toward diversion and treatment. The substitute also creates or relies on a newly created appropriated fund to receive penalty amounts; staff said monies in that fund must be appropriated and may be used for programs or services aimed at keeping people with behavioral-health needs out of the criminal justice system or diverting them once they are involved in it.

The committee’s action reports the substitute with a due-pass recommendation; the bill will move to subsequent floor or committee consideration per regular legislative procedure.","The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18 voted 8-5 to report a substitute for House Bill 1218 that revises competency evaluation and restoration procedures, adds duties for forensic navigators and delays certain growth-cap penalties to fiscal 2027.","actionData","errors"]

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