Phil Fortunato on Civil Rights

	Phil Fortunato on Civil Rights

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage

Resolution sponsored by Sen. Fortunato and 44 bipartisan co-sponsors:

WHEREAS, Washington women and men fought with great perseverance in the face of often stern resistance for women's right to vote nationally and in our state for more than 65 years,
and WHEREAS, Washington women by the thousands advocated for the right to vote--in parades, picketing, in newspapers, and in the state and federal capitols;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate February 13, 2020, as the 100th Anniversary of the Washington State Legislature ratifying the 19th Amendment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate reaffirm its commitment to empowering and uplifting the voices of women across our great state.

Source: Billtrack50.com on Washington voting record SR8670 , Mar 22, 2020

Supports "panic defense" for anti-gay crimes

The Washington Senate approved legislation named after slain transgender teen Nikki Kuhnhausen to prevent so-called panic defenses. The act would block a defendant from using a defense based on discovery of the victim's gender identity or sexual orientation. The bill would prevent a claim of "diminished capacity" because the defendant did not fully comprehend the nature and gravity of the alleged crime. The Senate approved the bill on a bipartisan 46-3 vote. Voting no was Sens. Phil Fortunato. Source: The Columbian: Washington legislative voting record H.B.1687 , Feb 26, 2020

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