BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5474: Discrimination

Revising laws relating to discrimination.

Summary

  • The definitions of discrimination are revised by deleting the term "handicap" and substituting "disability or the use of guide dogs by disabled persons." The maximum penalty for humiliation and mental suffering is increased from $1,000 to $10,000 and the definition of age discrimination is revised by removing the maximum age.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5474), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 1993
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 18, 1993
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 29, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 18, 1993
Session law
Chapter 510, Laws of 1993
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1300

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5474
25 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25201
Republican02001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 17, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5474
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

House · Final Passage

April 24, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5474
95 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican32012
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 25, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5474
19 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat151102
Republican41700
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

April 25, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5474
27 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23302
Republican41700
How each member voted

History

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SB 5474 in other sessions

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