BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6321

SB 6321: Whistleblower programs

Regulating local government whistleblower programs.

Summary

The terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6321), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992

IntroducedJan 24, 1992
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 14, 1992
Passed HouseMar 4, 1992
Governor
LawMar 26, 1992

Prime sponsor: Sylvia Skratek (D-47)
Introduced: January 24, 1992 in the Senate
Last action: March 26, 1992
Session law: Chapter 44, Laws of 1992
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 6321, SSB 6321

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 14, 1992

Version voted on: SSB 6321

44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	22	0	0	2
Republican	22	0	0	3

How each member voted

Yea (44)

Excused (5)

Permalink to this vote

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1992

Version voted on: SSB 6321

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	1
Republican	38	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Permalink to this vote

Senate · Final Passage

March 8, 1992

Version voted on: SSB 6321

47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	22	0	1	1
Republican	25	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (1)

Larry Vognild D-38

Excused (1)

Phil Talmadge D-34

Permalink to this vote

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 6321 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6321 (2025–26) Scientific research · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6321 (2023–24) Rental housing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6321 (2019–20) NTSB recommend. compliance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6321 (2017–18) Public utility revenues/fire · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6321 (2015–16) Industrial insurance workers · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6321 (2013–14) PERS, SERS, TRS contrib rate · Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2014
SB 6321 (2011–12) Using records/housing opps · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6321 (2009–10) Washington park arboretum · Did not pass · died in committee

Report wrong or missing information on this page

SB 6321: Whistleblower programs

Summary

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

Yea (44)

Excused (5)

House · Final Passage

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

Yea (47)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

History

SB 6321 in other sessions