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WA HB1540
WA HB1540Providing public notices of public health, safety, and welfare in a language other than English.
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Crossed Over
03/01/2017
03/01/2017
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing public notices of public health,1safety, and welfare in a language other than English; amending RCW238.52.070; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a3new section.4
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies and local governments in Washington to provide public notices about imminent or emergent public health, safety, or welfare risks in languages that are spoken by a significant segment of the affected population, defined as 5% or more of the local residents. It also requires local emergency management organizations to include communication plans for notifying limited English proficient residents in their emergency management plans. The bill aims to ensure that all residents, regardless of their English proficiency, are informed about emergency situations and can take appropriate actions to protect themselves and their families.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (11)
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D)*,
Sherry Appleton (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Zackary Hudgins (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Eric Pettigrew (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Last Action
Referred to Public Safety. (on 01/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1540&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1540-S2.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1540-S.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1540.pdf |
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