BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2018: Paid signature-gatherers

Requiring the licensing of paid initiative signature-gatherers.

Summary

Requires businesses engaged in the activity of collecting signatures for initiative petitions to obtain a license from the Department of Licensing.
Requires such businesses to obtain permits on behalf of employees who collect signatures for the business, including contract employees.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2018), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the licensing of paid signature-gatherers for initiative petitions;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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