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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5165

SB 5165: Discrimination/immigration

Concerning discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.

Summary

  • Expands the Washington Law Against Discrimination to include a prohibition on discrimination based on immigration or citizenship status, unless differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5165), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2019
  3. Passed SenateFeb 26, 2019
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2020
  6. LawMar 18, 2020
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 15, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 18, 2020
Session law
Chapter 52, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Bob Hasegawa D-11Lisa Wellman D-41Jeannie Darneille D-27Karen Keiser D-33Joe Nguyen D-34Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2019
Version voted on: ESB 5165
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 17, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5165
26 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26102
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5165
57 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican03902
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESB 5165)
  2. Chapter 52, 2020 Laws. (ESB 5165)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5165)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5165)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5165)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5165)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5165)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5165)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5165)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5165)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5165)
  12. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5165)
  13. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESB 5165)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 5165)
  15. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5165)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5165)
  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5165)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESB 5165)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5165)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5165)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5165)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5165)
  23. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5165)
  24. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESB 5165)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5165)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5165)
  27. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5165)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5165)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5165)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5165)
  31. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5165)
  32. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESB 5165)

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