[Washington State] Bill seeks exemption to non-discrimination law

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http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/04/25/2573106/bill-seeks-exemption-to-non-discrimination.html
Author: Rachel La Corte Source: The News Tribune/ AP

"Several Republican lawmakers filed a bill Thursday seeking an exemption to the state's anti-discrimination laws just weeks after legal action was taken against a Richland florist who denied service to a gay couple for their upcoming wedding."

This bill introduced by Republican state Senator Sharon Brown seeks to make an exemption to the anti-discrimination law by allowing people to discrimination against LGBT people if it is against one's religious or philosophical beliefs. "Brown said the measure seeks to protect people or religious organizations from legal persecution. "There's a glaring lack of protection for religion in state law," she said." The bill is unlikely to be heard in the regular legislative session which ends on Sunday.