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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2E2SHB 1541

HB 1541: Lived experience

Establishing the nothing about us without us act.

Summary

  • Implements certain membership requirements for statutory entities, defined as any multimember task force, work group, or advisory committee, that is: (1) temporary; (2) established by statute; (3) established for the specific purpose of examining a particular issue that directly and tangibly affects a particular underrepresented population; and (4) required to report to the Legislature on that issue.
  • Requires various reports by statutory entities and the Office of Equity (Office) on the effectiveness of the membership requirements under the act, among other information.
  • Requires the inclusion of the membership requirements under the act in the Bill Drafting Guide.

From the Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (2E2SHB 1541), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2023
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Darya Farivar (D-46)
Introduced
January 24, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 283, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
SB 5616
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1541, SHB 1541, 2E2SHB 1541

AN ACT Relating to increasing access and representation in policy-making processes for people with direct lived experience;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darya Farivar (D-46)

38 co-sponsors (30 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Travis Couture R-35Sharlett Mena D-29Gerry Pollet D-46Jamila Taylor D-30Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Chipalo Street D-37My-Linh Thai D-41Julia Reed D-36Kevin Waters R-17Mary Fosse D-38Michelle Valdez R-26Tarra Simmons D-23Lauren Davis D-32Emily Alvarado D-34Suzanne Schmidt R-4Cindy Ryu D-32Dan Griffey R-35Alex Ramel D-40Stephanie Barnard R-8Tina Orwall D-33David Hackney D-11Steve Bergquist D-11Amy Walen D-48Liz Berry D-36Steve Tharinger D-24Strom Peterson D-21Roger Goodman D-45Mike Volz R-6Carolyn Eslick R-39Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Mia Gregerson D-33Marcus Riccelli D-3Timm Ormsby D-3Shelley Kloba D-1Beth Doglio D-22Jessica Bateman D-22Nicole Macri D-43Davina Duerr D-1

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2023
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1541
83 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican261202
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (3)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 6, 2024
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1541
83 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican251401
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2024
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1541
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024*. (2E2SHB 1541)
  2. Chapter 283, 2024 Laws. (2E2SHB 1541)
  3. Governor signed. (2E2SHB 1541)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2E2SHB 1541)
  5. President signed. (2E2SHB 1541)
  6. Speaker signed. (2E2SHB 1541)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2E2SHB 1541)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2E2SHB 1541)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1541)
  12. SGE - Majority; do pass. (2E2SHB 1541)
  13. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (2E2SHB 1541)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2E2SHB 1541)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1541)
  17. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2E2SHB 1541)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1541)
  20. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  21. Referred to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1541)
  22. And refer to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1541)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1541)
  24. SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2E2SHB 1541)
  25. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (2E2SHB 1541)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2E2SHB 1541)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1541)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2E2SHB 1541)
  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1541)
  31. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2E2SHB 1541)
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1541)
  34. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1541)
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2E2SHB 1541)
  37. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2E2SHB 1541)
  38. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1541)
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1541)
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1541)
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1541)
  42. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  45. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  46. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1541)
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1541)
  49. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1541)
  50. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1541)
  51. SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.
  52. Minority; without recommendation.
  53. Minority; do not pass.
  54. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  55. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

HB 1541 in other sessions

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