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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5669

SB 5669: Acting in course of emplymnt

Defining "acting in the course of employment."

Summary

  • The definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the employee is ordered or directed by the employer to participate.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5669), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dwight Pelz (D-37)
Introduced
January 31, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Companion bill
HB 1414
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5669, SSB 5669

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dwight Pelz (D-37)

10 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Irv Newhouse R-15Jim Hargrove D-24Eugene Prince R-9Alex Deccio R-14Ann Anderson R-42Margarita Prentice D-11Hal Palmer R-18Albert Bauer D-49Calvin Anderson D-43Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5669
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5669 in other sessions

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