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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1445

HB 1445: Discrimination

Modifying the scope of the state law against discrimination.

Summary

  • The freedom from discrimination statute applies to employers who employ one or more persons. References to a physical "handicap" are changed to physical "disability." Religious organizations are exempt only with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to carry out the religious activities of the organization.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1445), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 16, 1993
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 27, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1445, 2SHB 1445, ESHB 1445

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

13 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jean Marie Brough R-30Jesse Wineberry D-37Sandra Romero D-22Velma Veloria D-11Val Ogden D-49Grace Cole D-32Pat Thibaudeau D-43Calvin Anderson D-43Senator D-35June Leonard D-11Paull Shin D-21Arthur Wang D-27Michael Heavey D-34

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 16, 1993
Version voted on: ESHB 1445
61 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59400
Republican23201
How each member voted

Yea (61)

Excused (1)

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5 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · AMD AS AMD

March 16, 1993
Version voted on: ESHB 1445
63 Yea 34 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60300
Republican33101
How each member voted

Yea (63)

Excused (1)

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House · AMD 272 LISK P4

March 16, 1993
Version voted on: ESHB 1445
33 Yea 64 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican31301
How each member voted

Nay (64)

Excused (1)

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House · AMD 1063 MORRIS P2 L17

February 15, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 1445
53 Yea 43 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat194211
Republican34100
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · AMD 1045 FOREMAN P2 L32

February 15, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 1445
43 Yea 54 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat125001
Republican31400
How each member voted

Nay (54)

Excused (1)

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House · AMD 1070 KREMEN P2 L37

February 15, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 1445
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61101
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

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HB 1445 in other sessions

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