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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1701

HB 1701: Job applicants/arrests, etc.

Prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position.

Summary

  • Prohibits an employer from excluding an applicant from an initial interview solely because of a criminal record.
  • Exempts certain employers from the prohibitions.
  • Authorizes the Attorney General's Office to investigate violations and impose penalties.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1701), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2015
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Luis Moscoso (D-1)
Introduced
January 27, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5608
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1701, SHB 1701, 2SHB 1701

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Luis Moscoso (D-1)

16 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Maureen Walsh R-16Larry Haler R-8Laurie Jinkins D-27Chris Reykdal D-22Senator D-22Brian Blake D-19Marcus Riccelli D-3Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Brady Walkinshaw D-43Steve Tharinger D-24Sherry Appleton D-23Mike Sells D-38Mia Gregerson D-33Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Jessyn Farrell D-46Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1701)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1701)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. House Rules "X" file. (2SHB 1701)
  5. House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1701)
  6. House Rules "X" file.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1701)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1701)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1701)
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1701)
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  13. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1701)
  14. LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1701)
  15. LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1701)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1701)
  17. Minority; do not pass.
  18. LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1701)
  20. Referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (SHB 1701)
  21. Referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1701)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1701)
  26. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1701)
  28. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  29. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1701)
  30. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  31. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1701)
  32. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1701)
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1701)
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1701)
  38. LAB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1701)
  39. LAB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. First reading, referred to Labor (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1701 in other sessions

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