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Bill > SB6199
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to responding to federal guidance on tax 2 liability issues in the state paid family and medical leave program 3 by modifying the distribution of employer and employee contributions 4 between family and medical leave premiums without affecting how the 5 total premium is divided between employees and employers; and 6 amending RCW 50A.10.030. 7
AI Summary
This bill modifies the state's paid family and medical leave program by adjusting how employer and employee contributions, known as premiums, are distributed between family leave and medical leave benefits, without changing the overall percentage of the total premium paid by employers versus employees. Specifically, it changes the maximum percentage an employer can deduct from an employee's wages for family leave premiums from 45 percent to 40 percent, while the deduction limit for medical leave premiums remains at 45 percent. This adjustment is made in response to federal tax guidance and aims to ensure the program's financial stability and compliance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Sam Hunt (D)*,
Emily Alvarado (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6199&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6199 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75474 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6199.pdf |
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