BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 6241: RCW respectful language
Requiring use of respectful language in the Revised Code of Washington regarding individuals with disabilities.
Summary
- The Code Reviser is directed to replace current terminology with such terms as "individuals with disabilities," "individuals with mental illness," and "individuals with mental retardation." All agency orders creating new rules or amending existing rules will accordingly use this language.
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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 15, 2004
- Out of committeeFeb 6, 2004
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Debbie Regala (D-27)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2004 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 2004
- Companion bill
- HB 2663
AN ACT Relating to use of respectful language in the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Debbie Regala (D-27)
10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- HEA - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6241 in other sessions
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