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HB 1701 - 2015-16
Prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position.
Sponsors: Moscoso, Walsh, M., Haler, Jinkins, Reykdal, Hunt, S., Blake, Riccelli, Ortiz-Self, Walkinshaw, Tharinger, Appleton, Sells, Gregerson, Santos, Farrell, Ormsby
Companion Bill: SB 5608
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 27
First reading, referred to Labor (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Feb 9
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 10
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 12
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
LAB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 20
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 13
Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

2015 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 29
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2015 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 29
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2015 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2016 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 19
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
Jan 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
LAWS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Jan 29
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 26
House Rules "X" file.

2016 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 10
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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