BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 6782: Impermissible motive element
Regarding the impermissible motive element of a claim under chapter 49.60 RCW.
Summary
- Requires showing that the impermissible motive element in a discrimination claim is substantial, rather than requiring showing that it is the only factor or the main factor underlying the claim. Abrogates a defense that the complaining party would have been subject to the same treatment absent the impermissible motive.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 23, 2008 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 11, 2008
AN ACT Relating to violations of Washington's law against discrimination;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- On motion, referred to Judiciary.
- Motion to substitute and do pass to Rules - Insufficient signatures
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 6782 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6782 (2009–10) Criminal street gang activty
- SB 6782 (2005–06) State employees' opinions
- SB 6782 (2001–02) Bank robbery
- SB 6782 (1999–00) Property tax exemption
- SB 6782 (1995–96) Fisher Quarry revenue use