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WA SB6039

WA SB6039
Modernizing methods of communications by the department of labor and industries.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
Passed
03/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modernizing methods of communications by the 2 department of labor and industries; amending RCW 18.27.010, 3 18.27.060, 18.27.230, 18.106.100, 18.106.180, 19.28.131, 19.28.271, 4 19.28.341, 19.28.490, 43.22.435, 43.22A.080, 43.22A.130, 49.12.145, 5 49.12.390, 49.17.040, 49.17.140, 49.17.160, 49.26.110, 49.40.060, 6 49.46.370, 49.48.083, 49.60.515, 49.84.045, 51.04.082, 51.12.120, 7 51.14.060, 51.24.060, 51.24.070, 51.24.080, 51.32.210, 51.48.180, 8 51.52.050, 70.79.320, 70.87.125, 70.87.185, and 70.87.205; and 9 reenacting and amending RCW 49.48.060. 10

AI Summary

This bill modernizes communication methods for the Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) by allowing for electronic notifications and service of documents, while still providing the option for traditional nonelectronic methods. It amends numerous Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sections across various chapters related to contractors, plumbing, electrical work, manufactured homes, wage and hour laws, safety regulations, and workers' compensation. Key changes include enabling LNI to send notices, citations, and other official communications via electronic means that can be tracked or confirmed, provided individuals are given the option to receive them nonelectronically before electronic methods are used for the first time. This modernization aims to streamline LNI's operations and improve efficiency in its interactions with businesses and individuals.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/16/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ General Labor and Employment

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6039&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/08/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6039-S.SL.pdf 03/18/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6039-S.PL.pdf 03/12/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6039-S%20SBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 03/03/2026
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6039-S%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 03/03/2026
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6039-S%20HBR%20LAWS%2026.pdf 02/24/2026
Substitute House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6039-S%20HBA%20LAWS%2026.pdf 02/17/2026
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6039-S%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 02/05/2026
Fiscal Note - 6039 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76144 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 6039 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75212 02/03/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6039-S.pdf 01/24/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6039%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2026.pdf 01/23/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6039%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2026.pdf 01/22/2026
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6039%20SBA%20LC%2026.pdf 01/16/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6039.pdf 01/08/2026
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