Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research
BILL
ANALYSIS
State Government & Tribal Relations Committee
HB 2098
Brief Description: Authorizing the women's commission to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources.
Sponsors: Representatives Taylor, Mena, Ryu, Chapman, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Thai, Doglio, Wylie, Reeves and Gregerson.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Allows the Washington State Women's Commission to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private sources for the benefit of the commission. 
Hearing Date: 1/17/24
Staff: Connor Schiff (786-7093).
Background:

The Washington State Women's Commission addresses issues relevant to the needs of women, including domestic violence, child care, child support, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, equal compensation and employment, and the specific needs of women of color.  

 

The commission is permitted to receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private sources for the benefit of the commission.
Summary of Bill:

The Washington State Women's Commission is permitted to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private sources for the benefit of the commission.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.