FINAL BILL REPORT

                    I 200

                           C 3 L 99

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Prohibiting government entities from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or natural origin.

Sponsors:  By People of the State of Washington.

Background:  Initiative 200 to the people was approved by the people of the state on November 3, 1998.

Summary:  Government is prohibited from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnic or national origin in public employment, education and contracting.  The initiative is codified into the Washington statutes.

Effective:  December 3, 1998