Establishing standards of conduct for Legislative Branch and procedures for addressing violations of standards.
Summary
Establishes standards of conduct applicable to Legislative Branch and other persons present in State Capitol. Prohibits conduct that constitutes harassment or sexual harassment and creates hostile work environment, that constitutes unlawful practice that aids or abets discrimination in place of public accommodation, or that is retaliation. Establishes procedures for persons to make confidential disclosures, nonconfidential ] conduct reports or formal ] conduct complaints concerning prohibited conduct. Provides authority for interim safety measures to be imposed. Establishes procedures under which investigations of potential violations of rules are performed and remedial measures are imposed. Establishes standards of confidentiality and transparency pertaining to investigations. Establishes Senate and House Committees on Conduct. Directs Legislative Equity Officer to ensure that each employee, intern, extern or volunteer is provided with copies of branch harassment avoidance policies and rules, procedures and rules to address instances of harassment, and respectful workplace policies. Directs officer to conduct exit interviews with each employee, intern, extern or volunteer who is separating from legislative service. Provides operative date and transition rules.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Jun 2019
House Passage
Jun 2019
Senate Passage
Jul 2019
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2019
Last action Jul 2, 2019
Floor votes · Senate Jun 29, 2019 · House Jun 13, 2019
How they voted
27–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Jun 29, 2019
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
I
Independent1
0% Nay
R
Republican11
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Jul 2, 2019
Introduced
Filed with Secretary of State.
lower
Jul 2, 2019
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 30, 2019
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 29, 2019
Upper · Passed
Final reading. Carried by Burdick. Adopted.
upper
Jun 17, 2019
Committee
Referred to Capitol Culture.
upper
Jun 17, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 13, 2019
Lower · Passed
Read as Special Order of Business. Carried by Williamson. Adopted.
lower
May 6, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Be adopted with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Capitol Culture.
lower
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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