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WA HB1523
WA HB1523Authorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies.
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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to authorizing an agricultural employer to select 2 any 12 weeks in a calendar year as special circumstance weeks for 3 labor demand, during which in each of the selected 12 weeks, the 4 agricultural employer may employ agricultural employees for up to 50 5 hours before the requirement to pay overtime applies under RCW 6 49.46.130; amending RCW 49.46.130; creating a new section; and 7 declaring an emergency. 8
AI Summary
This bill authorizes agricultural employers to select any 12 weeks in a calendar year as "special circumstance weeks" for labor demand, during which they can employ agricultural employees for up to 50 hours before the requirement to pay overtime under the state's overtime law applies. The bill provides details on the required disclosures to employees about the selected special circumstance weeks, and includes provisions to limit liability for overtime claims related to the historical exclusion of agricultural workers from overtime requirements. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (25)
Keith Goehner (R)*,
Stephanie Barnard (R),
Bruce Chandler (R),
Mike Chapman (D),
Leonard Christian (R),
April Connors (R),
Chris Corry (R),
Travis Couture (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
Joel Kretz (R),
Sam Low (R),
Stephanie McClintock (R),
Gina Mosbrucker (R),
Skyler Rude (R),
Alicia Rule (D),
Bryan Sandlin (R),
Suzanne Schmidt (R),
Mike Steele (R),
Mike Volz (R),
Jim Walsh (R),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1523&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1523.pdf |
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