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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1809

HB 1809: Human rights commission

Expanding the jurisdiction of the human rights commission.

Summary

  • Amends the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation.
  • Authorizes the Human Rights Commission to charge fees to participants to cover the costs of educational programs, seminars, and training.
  • Defines "sexual orientation" and "creed."

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1809), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 17, 2003
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
February 11, 2003 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2004
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1809, SHB 1809

AN ACT Relating to the jurisdiction of the Washington human rights commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

25 co-sponsors (21 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Shirley Hankins R-8Bill Grant D-16Dave Mastin R-16Joe McDermott D-34Fred Jarrett R-41Kelli Linville D-42Dave Upthegrove D-33Dave Quall D-40Jim Moeller D-49Rodney Tom R-48Lynn Kessler D-24John Lovick D-44Ross Hunter D-48Shay Schual-Berke D-33Laura Ruderman D-45Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Zack Hudgins D-11Kathy Haigh D-35Senator D-22Eric Pettigrew D-37Phil Rockefeller D-23Geoff Simpson D-47Eileen Cody D-34Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 17, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1809
59 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52000
Republican73900
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2004
Version voted on: SHB 1809
59 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52000
Republican73900
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1809)
  2. First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections. (SHB 1809)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1809)
  4. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1809)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1809)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1809)
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1809)
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1809)
  9. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1809)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1809)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1809)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1809)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1809)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1809)
  17. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1809)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. SG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1809)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1809)
  22. SG - Executive action taken by committee.
  23. Minority; do not pass.
  24. SG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to State Government.

HB 1809 in other sessions

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