2007

Conscience Clause for Pharmacists - March 2007.  The WSCC testified on the right of conscience for all pharmacists as the Washington State Board of Pharmacy pursues a rule change that could mandate that all pharmacists would be required to dispense all medications, whether or not doing so would violate one's own conscience.

Domestic Partner Benefits - March 2007; January 2007 - The WSCC supports extending “domestic partner” benefits, under specific conditions, to another member of a household.

Death Penalty Legislation, February 2007 - Four bills that would affect the death penalty in Washington State were introduced this year.  WSCC testified in favor of HB 1518 and SB 5786 which would form a task force to study the fairness of the application of the death penalty, and in favor of HB 1707 and SB 5787 which would protect mentally ill offenders from the death penalty.

WASL Funding for Private Schools, February 2007 - The WSCC supports funding for private schools who choose to have their students take the WASL test.

Stem Cell Research, February 2007 - The WSCC supports adult stem cell research, but requests a ban on human cloning and the elimination of any references to allowing embryonic stem cell research.

2006 

Conscience Clause, March 2006 - The WSCC supports the rights of citizens to follow their conscience in the face of laws that contravene their religious beliefs.

Payday Lending, February 2006 - The WSCC supports consumer protections that encourage responsible lending practices.

Plan B, February 2006 - The WSCC opposes the over-the-counter availability of Plan B.

United Nations Population Fund, February 2006 - The WSCC opposes fund allocation for coercive population programs.

Human Rights Commission, January 2006 - The WSCC does not support harassment or unjust discrimination against persons because of their sexual orientation, but opposes EHB 2661, which amends the Human Rights Commission.

2005

Homelessness, March 2005 - The WSCC supports safe and affordable housing for all. 

Life Sciences Discovery Fund, March 2005 - The WSCC does not support the use of public funding for research that lacks ethical guidelines.

Embryonic Stem Cell Research, February 2005 - The WSCC suppports adult stem cell research, but opposes embryonic stem cell research.