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WA HB1570

WA HB1570
Concerning social insurance programs applicable to transportation network companies and drivers.

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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
Passed
04/19/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to social insurance programs managed by the 2 employment security department applicable to transportation network 3 companies, transportation network company drivers, and part-time 4 work; amending RCW 50.29.021 and 50A.25.040; adding a new section to 5 chapter 50.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.72B RCW; and 6 providing an expiration date. 7

AI Summary

This bill: - Establishes that services performed by transportation network company (TNC) drivers facilitated through a digital network are subject to the state's unemployment insurance laws and rules, with some exceptions. - Allows certain contribution-paying employers to receive relief from benefit charges under specific circumstances, such as when an employee voluntarily leaves or is discharged for misconduct. - Creates a pilot program from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, requiring TNCs to report driver earnings and pay premiums for drivers who elect family and medical leave coverage. The program aims to improve access to paid family and medical leave for TNC drivers. - Allows the Employment Security Department to share certain information with TNCs to verify driver coverage and make premium payments under the pilot program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/15/2023)

Bill Topics

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employee Benefits

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1570&Year=2023&Initiative=false 01/24/2023
Fiscal Note - 1570 SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67598 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - 1570 HB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66636 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - 1570 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66354 01/09/2024
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570-S%20HBR%20FBR%2023.pdf 06/21/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1570-S.SL.pdf 05/18/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1570-S.PL.pdf 04/19/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570-S%20HBR%20PL%2023.pdf 04/13/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1570-S%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf 04/11/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1570-S%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2023.pdf 03/21/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1570-S%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2023.pdf 03/20/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1570-S%20SBA%20LC%2023.pdf 03/09/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570-S%20HBR%20APH%2023.pdf 03/03/2023
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570%20HBR%20APP%2023.pdf 02/27/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1570-S.pdf 02/13/2023
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570%20HBR%20LAWS%2023.pdf 02/13/2023
House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1570%20HBA%20LAWS%2023.pdf 02/02/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1570.pdf 01/24/2023
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