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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5603

SB 5603: Acting in course of emplymnt

Amending the definition of acting in the course of employment.

Summary

  • The definition of "acting in the course of employment" is amended to exclude voluntary recreational activity programs sponsored or promoted by the employer, unless participation is required or wages or travel expenses are paid while participating. Health and wellness programs sponsored and required by the employer are excluded from coverage of the bill.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5603), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 1994
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Irv Newhouse (R-15)
Introduced
February 4, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Irv Newhouse (R-15)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Larry Vognild D-38Ann Anderson R-42Neil Amondson R-20Eugene Prince R-9Margarita Prentice D-11Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 10, 1994
Version voted on: ESB 5603
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican21000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

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SB 5603 in other sessions

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