Bill > HB1354

This bill adds a new definition for "legislative session employee" to the existing state law governing employee benefits, specifically defining such an employee as someone hired to work by the Washington state legislature during the regular legislative session and potentially through any special legislative sessions. The key provision allows legislative session employees to become eligible for benefits on the date their employment begins and to receive uninterrupted employer contributions for benefits until the final day of the month in which the next regular legislative session begins. This change provides clarity and consistency for temporary legislative employees regarding their health insurance and benefits eligibility, ensuring they have coverage during their short-term employment with the state legislature. The bill amends existing statutes in RCW 41.05 to incorporate this new definition and eligibility criteria, which will help standardize benefits treatment for these seasonal legislative workers.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1354&Year=2025&Initiative=false