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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)

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