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In reply to the discussion: State Legislature 2013 session [View all]eridani
(51,907 posts)45. Labor-supported bills that advanced
Following are status reports on some key labor bills that we've previously reported upon in this newsletter. Call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 and leave a message for your legislators, urging that the following bills receive floor votes in their respective houses.
-- HB 1313 (Rep. Laurie Jinkins) -- Establishing minimum standards for paid sick and safe leave, similar to what was recently enacted in the City of Seattle, but for all workers in Washington. Passed House Labor on Feb. 13 and is now in Appropriations. Companion SB 5594 (Sen. Nick Harper) is scheduled for a hearing in Senate Labor on Feb. 20.
-- HB 1413 (Rep. Luis Moscoso) -- The Washington Voting Rights Act empowering local governments to voluntarily change their voting systems to district-based elections in order to avoid the exclusion of certain communities. Passed House Government Operations on Feb. 12. Now before House Rules.
-- HB 1457 (Rep. Tami Green) -- Implementing Washingtons currently inactive Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. Passed House Labor on Feb. 13, now in Finance. Companion SB 5292 (Sen. Karen Keiser) is scheduled for a hearing in Senate Labor on Feb. 20.
-- HB 1536 (Rep. Larry Seaquist) -- Guaranteeing a labor representative serves on community college boards, as is already required at state technical colleges. This will create consistent, well-rounded representation on all of the colleges' boards. Passed House Higher Education on Feb. 14, now in Rules. Companion SB 5567 has not received a hearing in the Senate.
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Will probably get out of committee--please urge your representatives to vote against it
eridani
Apr 2013
#60
This failed, but the Money Tree assholes are back with a new House bill HV 2040
eridani
Apr 2013
#66
Register now for WA State Labor Council Legislative Reception & Conference on March 6-7
eridani
Feb 2013
#40
Are you in the 42nd LD? Tell Sen Ericksen to stop blocking solar energy expansion
eridani
Feb 2013
#46
In other climate action, block SB 5805 to make coal exports easier, and support Inslee's climate bil
eridani
Mar 2013
#49
SB 5905 eliminates health care coverage for part time workers--write House members to block it
eridani
Apr 2013
#68