BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2217: Speech & religion/public emp

Clarifying and protecting the Constitution's freedom of speech and guarantee of religious liberty for public employees.

Summary

Clarifies a permissible exercise of religion for public employees and gives protection to employees who choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2217), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to clarifying and protecting the Constitution's freedom of speech and guarantee of religious liberty for public employees;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2017First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2217 (2025–26) Rehabilitative pathways · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2217 (2023–24) Juvenile criminal offenses · Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2024
HB 2217 (2019–20) Cottage food product labels · Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2020
HB 2217 (2015–16) Juvenile offender b. t. camp · Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session
HB 2217 (2013–14) K-12 capital facilities use · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2217 (2011–12) Discover pass · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2217 (2009–10) Alaskan Way viaduct project · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2217 (2007–08) Tax exempt property · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor