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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1255

HB 1255: Discrimination

Pertaining to discrimination.

Summary

  • The upper age limit for age discrimination provisions, 70 years, is removed so that the provisions apply to individuals 40 years and older. Discriminatory practices deemed unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act are broadened from sex discrimination, discriminatory boycotts and blacklists, to include all discriminatory practices committed in the course of trade or commerce.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1255), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 22, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marlin Appelwick (D-46)
Introduced
January 23, 1991 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1255, SHB 1255

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marlin Appelwick (D-46)

15 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Mike Padden R-4Jay Inslee D-14Gary Locke D-37Moyne Riley D-19C Louise Miller R-45Elmira Forner R-47Michael Heavey D-34George Paris R-44Arthur Wang D-27Ron Meyers D-26Ken Jacobsen D-46Lawrence Phillips D-36George Orr D-4Gregory Fisher D-33Jennifer Belcher D-22

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 22, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1255
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55003
Republican37003
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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House · Final Passage

January 24, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 1255
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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History

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HB 1255 in other sessions

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