Repealing gender balance requirements for appointive bodies

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2024
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202462–33
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 20, 202432–15
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 3, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 3, 2024

SF 2096 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2096, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2096 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Currently, certain state groups and boards are required to have a balance of men and women in their leadership. This bill would remove those gender balance rules for those groups.¹

Why it matters. State agencies and the bodies they establish would no longer be required to follow gender balance rules for their appointments. This change removes the requirement to maintain a specific gender balance among members of these groups.²

Full bill text · What changed before it passed³

House subcommittee

Named February 6, 2024 (as HSB 670). On February 8, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale REmail
• Rep. Jacob Bossman REmail
• Rep. Adam Zabner DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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