BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2654

HB 2654: WISHA citations limitation

Limiting WISHA citations when employers maintain adequate safety training, equipment, rules, and monitoring.

Summary

  • The Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to an employer for a violation of a safety or health standard under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act if the employer demonstrates all of the following: (1)employees were provided with safety training and equipment complying with WISHA standards.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2654), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1996
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Clements (R-14)
Introduced
January 16, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 7, 1996
Companion bill
SB 6676
Versions
HB 2654, ESHB 2654

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)

5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2654
68 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat82800
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2654 in other sessions

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