WV HB2733 | 2019 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB2733

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-3)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-02-25 - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 275)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age”, “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”.

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Title

Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2019-02-25 - House - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 275) (Y: 37 N: 60 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2019-02-15 - House - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 183) (Y: 32 N: 63 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2019-02-13 - House - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 129) (Y: 37 N: 59 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2019-02-12 - House - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 122) (Y: 41 N: 58 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2019-02-11 - House - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 116) (Y: 40 N: 57 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2019-02-07 - House - Motion to discharge committee tabled (Roll No. 88) (Y: 58 N: 40 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-02-25HouseMotion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 275)
2019-02-15HouseMotion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 183)
2019-02-13HouseMotion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 129)
2019-02-12HouseMotion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 122)
2019-02-11HouseMotion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 116)
2019-02-07HouseMotion to discharge committee tabled (Roll No. 88)
2019-01-30HouseTo House Industry and Labor
2019-01-30HouseIntroduced in House
2019-01-30HouseTo Industry and Labor then Judiciary
2019-01-30HouseFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2733 (Carry Over) 2019-02-25 - Motion to take from table rejected (Roll No. 275)

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Bill Comments

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