Creating a wage replacement program for certain Washington workers excluded from unemployment insurance.

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AI Summary: The bill aims to establish a wage replacement program in Washington for workers who are currently not covered by unemployment insurance. This program would provide financial assistance to these excluded workers during times of need. read more

Latest Action: Prefiled for introduction.

Comments Contributions Actions (8) Sponsors (1) Cosponsors (13) Text Versions (2) Roll Calls (1) Amendments (0) View All

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Actions (8):

2022-12-30 : Prefiled for introduction.
2023-01-09 : First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
2023-01-13 : Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
2023-02-14 : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
2023-02-14 : LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2023-02-14 : Minority; do not pass.
2023-02-16 : Referred to Appropriations.
2024-01-08 : By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors (1)

Amy Walen, (Democrat)

Cosponsors (13):

Text Versions (2):

Roll Calls (1):

Roll Call Agency: House
Vote Date: 2023-02-14
Description: House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass
Yea Votes: 6
Members Voting: Timm Ormsby,Lillian Ortiz-Self,Beth Doglio,Liz Berry,Dan Bronoske,Mary Fosse
Nay Votes: 3
Members Voting: Eric Robertson,April Connors,Suzanne Schmidt