BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1708: Farm implement salespeople

Eliminating farm implement commissioned salespeople from the minimum rate of compensation for employment in excess of a forty-hour work week requirement.

Summary

  • An employer of a commissioned salesperson selling farm implements to an ultimate purchaser does not violate state overtime pay requirements if the commissioned salesperson is paid the greater of: (1) compensation at an hourly rate, not less than the minimum wage, for hours up to 40 hours per week, plus overtime at one and one half times the hourly rate, or (2) commissions, salaries, or salaries and commissions.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1708), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 18, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1997
Prime sponsor
Cathy McMorris (R-7)
Introduced
February 5, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 12, 1997
Session law
Chapter 311, Laws of 1997

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cathy McMorris (R-7)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1708
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 18, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1708
47 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21110
Republican26000
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

April 25, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1708
41 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20003
Republican21005
How each member voted

History

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HB 1708 in other sessions

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