BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6725: Protection of public policy

Protecting employees from retaliation for conduct that promotes public policy.

Summary

Creates a cause of action, separate from the common law tort of wrongful discharge, protecting employees from adverse employment actions in retaliation for conduct that promotes local, state, or federal public policy. Encourages employees to act to protect public policy by deterring employer retaliation.

From the Bill Digest (SB 6725), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the protection of 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.

SB 6725 (2007–08) Predatory animal control · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6725 (2005–06) HOV lanes/towing trailers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6725 (2003–04) Marketing assistance plans · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6725 (2001–02) Agr research facilities · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6725 (1999–00) Unemployment insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6725 (1997–98) Land use study commission · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6725 (1995–96) Electrical switchgear/contrl · Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1996