BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1853

HB 1853: Real estate brokers

Clarifying that real estate brokers licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are independent contractors.

Summary

Exempts licensed real estate brokers, managing brokers, and designated brokers from overtime requirements unless a broker is designated as an employee in his or her contract with a real estate firm.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1853), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2013

IntroducedFeb 12, 2013
Out of committeeFeb 21, 2013
Passed HouseMar 4, 2013
Passed SenateApr 15, 2013
GovernorMay 10, 2013
LawMay 10, 2013

Prime sponsor: Marcie Maxwell (D-41)
Introduced: February 12, 2013 in the House
Last action: May 10, 2013
Session law: Chapter 207, Laws of 2013
Companion bill: SB 5729
Versions: HB 1853, SHB 1853

AN ACT Relating to clarifying that real estate brokers licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are independent contractors;

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2013

Version voted on: SHB 1853

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	0	0	0
Republican	43	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 15, 2013

Version voted on: SHB 1853

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	0	0	0
Republican	22	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

Mike Carrell R-28

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History

May 10, 2013Effective date 7/28/2013. (SHB 1853)
May 10, 2013Chapter 207, 2013 Laws. (SHB 1853)
May 10, 2013Governor signed. (SHB 1853)
Apr 23, 2013Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1853)
Apr 17, 2013President signed. (SHB 1853)
Apr 16, 2013Speaker signed. (SHB 1853)
Apr 15, 2013Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1853)
Apr 15, 2013Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1853)
Apr 12, 2013Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1853)
Apr 10, 2013Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1853)
Apr 2, 2013Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1853)
Apr 2, 2013CL - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1853)
Mar 6, 2013First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. (SHB 1853)
Mar 4, 2013Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1853)
Mar 4, 2013Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1853)
Mar 4, 20131st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1853)
Mar 4, 20131st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 1, 2013Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1853)
Mar 1, 2013Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 21, 2013Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1853)
Feb 21, 2013Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 19, 2013LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1853)
Feb 19, 2013LWD - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 19, 2013LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 12, 2013First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.

HB 1853 in other sessions

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

HB 1853 (2025–26) Green community schoolyards · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1853 (2023–24) Transportation resources · Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 2023
HB 1853 (2021–22) Cosmetic products/chemicals · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1853 (2019–20) Vehicle leaks/drip & drive · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1853 (2017–18) Nonoperational facilities · Passed Legislature · no Governor action recorded
HB 1853 (2015–16) Electric vehicle charging · Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2015
HB 1853 (2011–12) Structural engineering · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1853 (2009–10) Governor's signature · Did not pass · died in committee

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