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Legislation

Legislative Priorities

Olympia 2009: A Banner Year for Civil Liberties
Several ACLU-WA priority bills advance: domestic partnerships, voting rights restoration, privacy for drivers, fair play in community sports, and medically accurate sex education.

Olympia 2008: Civil Liberties Advanced
We can count significant legislative victories for fair treatment for same-sex couples, privacy, and protection from unwarranted searches.

Olympia 2007: Victories for Civil Liberties
Bills for comprehensive sex education, domestic partnerships, and medical marijuana had success; REAL ID was blocked.

Olympia 2006: Landmark Victory for Anti-Discrimination Law
After three decades of advocacy, statewide protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas finally passed.

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