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SB 5952 - 2009-10

Modifying the definition of "sexual orientation" for malicious harassment prosecution purposes.

Sponsors: McDermott, Murray, Fairley, Prentice, Kohl-Welles, Kline, Pridemore, Tom, Regala, Jacobsen, Marr, Oemig, Haugen, Franklin, Hobbs, McAuliffe

Companion Bill: HB 2219

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Bill History

2009 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 9

First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)

Feb 25

Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

JUD - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Mar 9

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Mar 10

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 13

First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

Mar 24

Public hearing and executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

Mar 25

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

PSEP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)

Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)

Mar 27

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Apr 6

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Apr 8

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE