According to Senator Mike Padden (R-Spokane Valley) there is a steady growing discrimination against people who have not or are choosing not to get a COVID Vaccine.
The bill was so 'out of left field' one outspoken GOP refused to vote on it; with Rep Jim Walsh refusing because the very bill was un-Constitutional.
House Bill (HB) ESSB 5038, whose abbreviation was changed because it's an enhanced Senate subsitute bill (ESSB) passed by a margin of 57-40...
Washington state's economy has been strong enough to offset bad financial decisions made by Gov. Inslee and legislators. That's likely to change after COVID.
There will likely be a war in Olympia when legislators attempt to greatly cut back Governor's emergency powers. This, they say, will apply to all future leaders as well.