Rep Ross Hunter (L) and Rep. Laurie Jinkins

Breaking News: Washington’s House Appropriations Committee just passed House Bill 1313 Establishing standards for paid sick and safe leave, by a vote of 18 – 13.

Thank you Representative Laurie Jinkins for sponsoring this bill and Representative Hunter for bringing it to a vote.

Congratulations to the Washington Work and Family Coalition for bringing the bill this far. Now let’s pass the full House!