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WA HB1776

WA HB1776
Concerning wages for journeypersons in high-hazard facilities.


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to wages for journeypersons in high-hazard facilities; amending RCW 49.80.010; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on wages for journeypersons in high-hazard facilities. It defines a "skilled journeyperson" as a worker who has either graduated from an approved apprenticeship program or has equivalent on-the-job experience, and must be paid a wage consistent with the prevailing hourly wage rate for the applicable occupation and geographic area. The bill also provides an effective date of January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (on 02/22/2022)

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