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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2663: RCW respectful language

Requiring use of respectful language in the Revised Code of Washington regarding individuals with disabilities.

Summary

  • Instructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2004
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2004
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2004
  4. Passed SenateMar 11, 2004
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2004
  6. LawMar 26, 2004
Prime sponsor
Kathy Haigh (D-35)
Introduced
January 19, 2004 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2004
Session law
Chapter 175, Laws of 2004
Companion bill
SB 6241

AN ACT Relating to use of respectful language in the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kathy Haigh (D-35)

37 co-sponsors (25 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Mike Armstrong R-12John McCoy D-38Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Al O'Brien D-1Marc Boldt R-17Dawn Morrell D-25Fred Jarrett R-41Deb Wallace D-17Jerome Delvin R-8Jim Moeller D-49Skip Priest R-30Jeannie Darneille D-27Steve Conway D-29David Simpson D-38Ruth Kagi D-32Ross Hunter D-48Jim Clements R-14Alex Wood D-3Brian Sullivan D-21Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Geoff Simpson D-47Senator D-22Mary Skinner R-14Eileen Cody D-34Timm Ormsby D-3Maralyn Chase D-32Shirley Hankins R-8Eric Pettigrew D-37Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Rodney Tom R-48Toby Nixon R-45Lynn Kessler D-24Mark Miloscia D-30Kelli Linville D-42Sandra Romero D-22Dan Roach R-31Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2004
Version voted on: HB 2663
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican44002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2004
Version voted on: HB 2663
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/10/2004.
  2. Chapter 175, 2004 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. Speaker signed.
  6. President signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. HEA - Majority; do pass.
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. SG - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. SG - Majority; do pass.
  19. First reading, referred to State Government.

HB 2663 in other sessions

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