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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1298

HB 1298: 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, among other things, including any question on an application or inquiring into an applicant's criminal background until after the employer initially determines that the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position.
  • Exempts certain employers from the prohibition.
  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the provisions and impose penalties.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2017
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 13, 2018
  6. LawMar 13, 2018
Prime sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)
Introduced
January 16, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2018
Session law
Chapter 38, Laws of 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1298, SHB 1298, 2SHB 1298

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: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)

19 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Matt Manweller R-13Larry Haler R-8Mike Sells D-38Chris Kilduff D-28Noel Frame D-36Mia Gregerson D-33Ruth Kagi D-32Gael Tarleton D-36Laurie Jinkins D-27Derek Stanford D-1Sherry Appleton D-23Timm Ormsby D-3Tana Senn D-41Joan McBride D-48Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37John Lovick D-44Steve Bergquist D-11Jessyn Farrell D-46Representative R-26

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2017
Version voted on: SHB 1298
68 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican183000
How each member voted

Yea (68)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2018
Version voted on: 2SHB 1298
52 Yea 46 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican24600
How each member voted

Yea (52)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed February 28, 2018
Version voted on: 2SHB 1298
33 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25100
Republican81500
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 3, 2018
Version voted on: 2SHB 1298
52 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican24402
How each member voted

Yea (52)

Excused (2)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 721 by Manweller (page 4, line 12)

February 7, 2018
Version voted on: 2SHB 1298
47 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05000
Republican47100
How each member voted

Nay (51)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018**. (2SHB 1298)
  2. Chapter 38, 2018 Laws. (2SHB 1298)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1298)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1298)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1298)
  6. President signed. (2SHB 1298)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 52; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SHB 1298)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1298)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1298)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1298)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 1298)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1298)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1298)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1298)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Commerce. (2SHB 1298)
  16. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1298)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1298)
  18. LBRC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1298)
  19. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (2SHB 1298)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1298)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1298)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1298)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1298)
  24. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1298)
  25. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1298)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1298)
  27. LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1298)
  28. LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1298)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1298)
  30. Referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (SHB 1298)
  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1298)
  32. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1298)
  33. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1298)
  34. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1298)
  35. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1298)
  36. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1298)
  37. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports. (SHB 1298)
  38. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1298)
  39. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1298)
  40. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1298)
  41. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  42. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1298)
  43. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  44. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1298)
  45. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  46. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1298)
  47. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1298)
  48. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1298)
  49. Minority; do not pass.
  50. Minority; without recommendation.
  51. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. Referred to Appropriations.
  53. Minority; without recommendation.
  54. Minority; do not pass.
  55. LAWS - Majority; do pass.
  56. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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