Wednesday, March 13 was “cut-off” in Olympia. For the rest of the legislative session, only bills that have already passed the House or the Senate will be considered, except for budget bills and bills “necessary to implement the budget.” Neither Paid Sick Days or Family & Medical Leave Insurance made it past cut-off – butContinue reading “Status of Work and Family bills in Olympia”
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Paid Sick and Safe Days bill clears last committee before full House vote
Via Washington Policy Watch: The Paid Sick and Safe Days bill is one step closer to passage in the Washington state House after clearing the Rules Committee, its final hurdle before being scheduled for a floor vote. “This is a big deal,” said EOI Policy Director Marilyn Watkins. “Many good bills die in the Rules Committee, andContinue reading “Paid Sick and Safe Days bill clears last committee before full House vote”
Family Leave and Paid Sick Days hang in the balance – contact your legislators!
Have you called or emailed your legislators yet about Family & Medical Leave and Paid Sick Days? If not, now is the time! Here’s what’s happened so far this week: Family and Medical Leave Insurance, HB 1457 had a hearing in House Finance, but was not scheduled for a vote in the last committee meetingContinue reading “Family Leave and Paid Sick Days hang in the balance – contact your legislators!”
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