Establishes the Washington state religious liberty commission to advise and educate on religious freedom.

The bill establishes the Washington state religious liberty commission to promote and protect the free exercise of religious beliefs. The commission advises the governor and legislature, educates the public, and evaluates petitions alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs. It can initiate complaints, offer mediation, and refer matters to the human rights commission. The commission consists of five members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and the executive director. It can receive gifts, grants, and endowments, and adopt rules to implement its purpose.

Establishes the Washington state religious liberty commission to advise and educate on religious freedom.

The bill establishes the Washington state religious liberty commission to promote and protect the free exercise of religious beliefs. The commission advises the governor and legislature, educates the public, and evaluates petitions alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs. It can initiate complaints, offer mediation, and refer matters to the human rights commission. The commission consists of five members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and the executive director. It can receive gifts, grants, and endowments, and adopt rules to implement its purpose.