BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6104: Scientific information

Defending scientific information and research.

Summary

Prohibits a licensing entity from taking disciplinary action against an employee who takes certain actions.
Requires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to protect scientific information from censorship or destruction by the federal government.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6104), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to defending scientific information and research;

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 6104 (2025–26) Agriculture impacts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6104 (2023–24) Free speech policy/higher ed · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6104 (2019–20) Lim. spirits retail license · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6104 (2015–16) Education financing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6104 (2013–14) Interactive gaming/schools · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6104 (2011–12) Massage businesses · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6104 (2009–10) State agency hours · Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 2009
SB 6104 (2007–08) Health & environmental laws · Did not pass · died in committee