Official Text and Analysis.

Removes intent language stating that the Legislature finds it is vital to send the message that Washington State is a hate free zone.

Modifies the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded in a civil action brought by the victim of a hate crime offense to up to $100,000 (rather than up to $250,000 in the underlying bill, and up to $10,000 in current law).

Modifies the membership of the multidisciplinary hate crime advisory working group by removing the membership in the underlying bill and instead establishing that the membership includes: (1) four community members, one appointed by each of the two largest caucuses of the Senate and the House of Representatives; (2) two members from organizations representing groups protected under the hate crime offense statute, appointed by the Governor; and (3) one member representing law enforcement, appointed by the Governor. Limits the working group membership to listed entities and persons, rather than providing that membership includes "at a minimum" listed groups..