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WA HB1963

WA HB1963
Improving safety and preservation by allowing the Washington state department of transportation to either hire or rehire maintenance and preservation employees that have acquired immunities to COVID-19.


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to improving safety and preservation by allowing the Washington state department of transportation to either hire or rehire maintenance and preservation employees that have acquired immunities to COVID-19; adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Washington State Department of Transportation to hire or rehire maintenance and preservation employees who have acquired immunities to COVID-19, in order to improve the safety of the public and the preservation of the state transportation system. The bill presumes an employee has acquired COVID-19 immunity if they provide a declaration or proof of a positive COVID-19 test. To the extent possible, rehired employees must be restored to their previous level of seniority. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/13/2022)

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