How they voted

The following summaries for Eastern Washington legislators are compiled by WashingtonVotes.org, a free, nonpartisan Web site.

Gay rights, House Bill 2661

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, in credit and insurance transactions, in places of public resort, accommodation or amusement, and in real property transactions. “Sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity. The bill passed the House 60-37 and now is under consideration in the Senate.

Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane.

No: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.

Dangerous wild animals, House Bill 1151

Ban the possession of potentially dangerous wild animals, including large cats, wolves (excluding wolf-hybrids), bears, hyenas, primates, elephants, certain snakes, and crocodiles. Special permission would be necessary from an animal control authority to possess these animals. Organizations such as zoos and aquariums would be exempt. The bill passed the House 67-29, and now is under consideration in the Senate.

Yes: Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic.

No: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.

Rape crimes, Senate Bill 5042

Removes the statute of limitations for the crimes of 1st and 2nd degree rape (but only if the victim was under 18 years of age), and 1st and 2nd degree child rape. As a result, such offenses could be prosecuted at any time after the date the crime is committed, regardless of when the victim reports the crime. The bill passed the Senate 47-0 and now is under consideration in the House of Representatives.

Yes: Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

Absent: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Veradale (excused).