Did not become law. It stopped in the Senate's Judiciary Committee on June 28, 2007. The 2007 session has ended.
2007 Regular Session
Senate Bill 500
Prohibits, in specified areas of law, discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
Prohibits, in specified areas of law, discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation. Defines "sexual orientation." Authorizes enforcement of prohibition through civil action for actual and punitive damages. Authorizes attorney fees in civil proceedings for unlawful discrimination. Requires state agencies to eliminate discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
Chief co-sponsor
Its course
January 22 to June 28, 2007, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action4 actions on 4 days
In the SenateJan 22 to Jun 28 · stopped157 days
Waiting for a committeeJan 22 to Jan 297 days
JudiciaryJan 29 to Jun 28 · stopped150 days
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the Senate Jan 22 – Jun 28
All 4 actions, as published
- Jan 22Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
- Jan 29Referred to Judiciary.Senate
- Mar 12Public Hearing held.Senate
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Senate