Washington State Legislators Work Out Privacy Bill After Senate Passage
Washington state senators voted 46-1 Wednesday for the Senate privacy bill (SB-5376) by Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D). The House bill awaits a floor vote, but House Innovation Committee Chair Zack Hudgins (D) told us Thursday he’s not sure when that…
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will happen. “I continue to work with stakeholders and the Senate, especially Senator Carlyle to find a bill that protects consumer’s privacy, and innovation in our state,” Hudgins emailed. “If HB 1854 does not move out of the House it is only because we are working so well, and closely together to incorporate each other’s ideas into the bill.” Privacy advocates have concerns about both versions but slightly prefer the House version; Microsoft more strongly supports the Senate one (see 1902280050).