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• Introduced by Sen. Joe McDermott, (D-West Seattle) (D) on February 9, 2009, expands the definition of “sexual orientation” from simply “heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual” to the same definitions given in RCW 49.60.040 to include “gender expression or identity”.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 9, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 25, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (36 to 12) on March 10, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on March 13, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee on March 13, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 6, 2009.
• Passed in the House (68 to 30) on April 8, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 22, 2009, Changes the definition of "sexual orientation" to mirror the definition under the Washington's Labor Regulations Act and subsequently, expands the definition to include gender expression or gender identity.