H-2726.3
HOUSE BILL 2342
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Abell, Graham, Barnard, and Marshall
Prefiled 01/08/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.
AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington state religious liberty commission; amending RCW 49.60.120 ; adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. It is the intent of the legislature to reaffirm its commitment to promote and protect the free exercise of religious beliefs and practices. It is also the intent of the legislature that a religious liberty commission be established to advise and educate the governor, legislature, and people of Washington regarding the free exercise of religious liberty in accordance with Article I, section 11 of the Washington state Constitution and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The Washington state religious liberty commission is established. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive director may employ staff of the commission as necessary to carry out its purpose and duties.