SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5080

                            AS OF JANUARY 24, 1991

Brief Description:  Revising provisions on age discrimination.

SPONSORS:Senators L. Smith, Bauer, Snyder, Sutherland and Amondson.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR

Staff:  Jonathan Seib (786‑7427)

Hearing Dates:January 28, 1991

BACKGROUND:

Current state law prohibits age discrimination in employment against anyone between the ages of 40 and 70.  Instances of discrimination against persons over age 70 have been reported, with no remedy available under state law. 

Federal law prohibits age discrimination in employment against anyone over age 40. 

SUMMARY:

Age discrimination in employment is prohibited against anyone over age 40.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available