BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2186: Public policy

Concerning public policy.

Summary

Declares an intent to protect employees who are acting in furtherance of public policy. Creates a cause of action, separate from the common law tort of wrongful discharge, protecting against employee termination for actions opposing employer violations of public policy.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2186), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to public policy;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2186 (2025–26) Federal funds · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2186 (2023–24) Juv. deferred adjudications · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2186 (2019–20) Vehicle debris escape · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2186 (2017–18) Taxes · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2186 (2015–16) Nonresidential parking/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2186 (2013–14) Sewer system selection · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2186 (2011–12) Licensed midwives · Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2012
HB 2186 (2007–08) Surface mining reclamation · Did not pass · died in committee