2019 Senate Joint Resolution G

Protect "electronic data and communications" from unreasonable search and seizure

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To place before voters in the next general election a constitutional amendment to add “electronic data and communications” to the Article I provision that recognizes the right of the people to be secure from unreasonable government searches and seizures of their “person, houses, papers, and possessions." The constitution states that no warrant to search or seize any person, place or thing may be issued without describing them, or without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

June 11, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)