BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5406: Whistleblower protection

Revising state employee whistleblower protection definitions.

Summary

Definitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross mismanagement; which is an abuse of authority; and which impedes the communication of scientific opinion or alters technical findings without scientifically valid justification.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5406), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to state employee whistleblower protection;

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

Jan 14, 2008Substitute(s) not adopted during the first year of the biennium; no longer available for consideration. (SSB 5406)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5406)
Jan 14, 2008Substitute(s) not adopted during the first year of the biennium; no longer available for consideration.
Jan 14, 2008Senate refers bill from Rules to Government Operations & Elections.
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5406)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 8, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5406)
Mar 8, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5406)
Mar 6, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 27, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5406)
Feb 27, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5406)
Feb 27, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 27, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 18, 2007First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

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