BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1911: Whistleblower protection

Revising state employee whistleblower protection definitions.

Summary

  • Expands the definitions of "whistleblower" and "improper governmental action" for purposes of the State Employee Whistleblower Act (Act).
  • Expands those protected against retaliatory action under the Act.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1911), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
January 31, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5406
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to state employee whistleblower protection;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1911 in other sessions

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