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Ordinance 126896

Introduced as Council Bill 120645

Title

AN ORDINANCE relating to controlled substances; adding the crimes of knowing possession of a controlled substance and use of a controlled substance in a public place; amending Section 12A.09.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.28.141 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

Description and Background

Current Status:Passed
Fiscal Note:Fiscal Note to Council Bill No. 120645
Index Terms:DRUG-RELATED-CRIMES, MUNICIPAL-CODE, AMENDMENT
References:See the complete Legislative History.

Legislative History

Sponsor:Lisa Herbold, Andrew Lewis
Date Introduced:August 15, 2023
Committee Referral:Public Safety and Human Services
Committee Action Date:September 12, 2023
Committee Recommendation:Pass as amended
Committee Vote:4 (Herbold, Lewis, Nelson, Pedersen) - 1 (Mosqueda)
City Council Action Date:September 19, 2023
City Council Action:Passed
City Council Vote:6-3 (Opposed: Morales, Mosqueda, Sawant)
Date Delivered to Mayor:September 20, 2023
Date Signed by Mayor:
(About the signature date) 		September 20, 2023
Date Filed with Clerk:September 20, 2023
Signed Copy:PDF scan of Ordinance No. 126896

Text

A scanned (pdf) copy of this document is available using the above link. If you are unable to open the file, you may view this document at the Office of the City Clerk. If you are unable to visit the Clerk's Office, you may request a copy or scan be made for you by Clerk staff. Scans and copies provided by the Office of the City Clerk are subject to copy fees, and the timing of service is dependent on the availability of staff.

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