BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5831: Essential worker pilot prog

Creating the Washington state essential worker pilot program.

Summary

Finds that: (1) Washington's combination of excellent wages, working conditions, and services have attracted workers from other states and countries to work in our agricultural, construction, retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries; (2) A controversy exists because some of these workers may lack employment eligibility; (3) Considerable controversy has occurred over eligibility for government services; and…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the Washington state essential worker pilot program;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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