Nondiscrimination; prohibits discrimination in state government employment based on race, etc. (HB1493)

Introduced By

Del. Adam Ebbin (D-Arlington)

Adam Ebbin (D-Arlington)
Served: 2004–
with support from 54 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Nondiscrimination in state public employment. Prohibits discrimination in state government employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a special disabled veteran or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/17/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/24/2008 and 02/12/2008.

Comments

Equality Loudoun, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

See Equality Loudoun blog: VA lawmakers invited to “check a box”

Posted 25 months ago.
Waldo Jaquith writes:

Killed in Courts of Justice, Civil Law subcommittee. Dels. Marsden and Toscano supported, the Republicans opposed.

Posted 25 months ago.