(WA State) Senate rejects reversal of transgender bathroom rule

[icymist]

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The full Senate has rejected a bill that would eliminate Washington's new rule allowing transgender people to use bathrooms and locker rooms in public buildings consistent with their gender identity.

Senate Bill 6443 failed by one vote, with 25 senators voting Wednesday to reject the measure. In addition to repealing the new rule, the bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen of Ferndale, sought to prohibit the Human Rights Commission from initiating any rule-making procedures related to gender segregated facilities.

Sharon Ortiz, Human Rights Commission director, has said that the new rule was only a clarification of the state's existing anti-discrimination law. Transgender rights are already protected under an addition to the 2006 Washington Law Against Discrimination. The commission was created by the Legislature and is responsible for administering and enforcing that law.

http://www.kitsapsun.com/mobile-topstories/368388671.xhtml

[Turbineguy]

1. I don't really understand this.

But then again, I don't my jollies checking on people who are using the toilet or a urinal to see if their plumbing matches mine.

[icymist]

2. I understand it quite well.

It's called bigots wanting to harass and jail transgender people. This would have passed the State Senate if Graham Hunt (R) hadn't resigned last week. Very close call.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10824858

You all might remember Graham Hunt, ex Cruz campaign manager and ex-WA State Senator that visited the militia wackos in Oregon to show his support?