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issue area reports | employment & workplace
Reps. Gina McCabe, R-Goldendale; Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg; and Mike Sells, D-Everett, at a hearing of the House Labor Committee.
receiving information through a criminal
h i s t o r y b a c kg ro u n d c h e c k , o r f ro m
otherwise obtaining information about an
applicant’s criminal record until after the
employer initially determined the applicant
was otherwise qualified for the position.
It would have required the state attorney
general’s office to enforce the act. AWB was
neutral on this bill.
ESHB 1493 lease, or other disclosure of an enrolled
biometric identifier to a third party
and would have attempted to establish
standards for storage and retention of
enrolled biometric identifiers. Further, it
would have provided for the enforcement
of material violations by the Attorney
General under the Consumer Protection
Act and create a private cause of action.
AWB worked to address concerns with
this bill, but continued to have concerns
regarding the definition of a biometric
identifier. AWB remained opposed, but the
bill ultimately passed.
Passed/AWB Opposed ESHB 2200
collection and use
of data
biometric identifiers
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1493,
sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount
Vernon, would have prohibited a person
from enrolling an individual’s “biometric
identifier” for a commercial purpose
without obtaining affirmative consent from
the individual. It would restrict the sale,
Bill considered as part of
AWB’s voting record
customer information. In addition, it
would have required broadband internet
providers to obtain opt-in consent to send
or display an advertisement to a customer
based on certain customer information.
AWB testified opposed to the bill, noting
the existing federal framework for the
approach to privacy and enforcement
makes state legislation unnecessary. This
bill also would have created two different
frameworks for content and service
providers, and would create confusion
for consumers. The federal agencies have
already committed to continue to protect
privacy and take enforcement action,
making this legislation unnecessary.
internet privacy & security
Failed/AWB Opposed
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2200,
sponsored by Rep. Drew Hansen, D -
Bainbridge Island, would have required
broadband internet providers to obtain
opt-in consent to sell or transfer certain
Favorable outcome for
Washington businesses
Missed Opportunities
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