There is created the "Washington state human rights commission," which shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated as chairperson by the governor.
RCW 49.60.050
Commission created.
Known as the Washington State Civil Rights Act
The act spans §§ 49–49 (66 sections).
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Griffin v. Eller (1996)
Most recently applied in Washington State Communication Access Project v. Regal Cinemas, Inc. (January 2013)
1985 c 185 s 3; 1981 c 338 s 9; 1957 c 37 s 5; 1955 c 270 s 2
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.