WA HB2342

Establishes the Washington State Religious Liberty Commission, a 5-member body with appointments by the governor and legislative leaders, to advise the governor and legislature on religious liberty and freedom of conscience matters

Commission members serve 3-year terms, select their own chair by majority vote, and are supported by a governor-appointed executive director who may hire staff

Commission duties include public education about religious freedom laws, receiving petitions alleging religious discrimination, and either dismissing complaints, offering voluntary mediation, or referring matters to the Human Rights Commission within 90 days

Grants the commission investigative powers including authority to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel production of documents with court approval

Amends RCW 49.60.120 to require the Human Rights Commission to act within 30 days on referrals from the religious liberty commission, either adopting findings or initiating its own investigation