BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2931: Noncompetition agreements

Restricting the use of noncompetition agreements.

Summary

Provides that courts may not reform noncompetition agreements.
Makes void noncompetition agreements with temporary or seasonal employees, with independent contractors, or for employees terminated without just cause or laid off.
Creates a rebuttable presumption that a noncompetition agreement for more than one year or for employees who are not executives is unreasonable and void.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2931), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to noncompetition agreements;

No recorded floor votes.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 26, 2016House Rules "X" file.
Feb 15, 2016Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 5, 2016Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 2, 2016Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 2, 2016Minority; do not pass.
Feb 2, 2016LAWS - Majority; do pass.
Jan 28, 2016First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2931 (2019–20) Multipurpose facilities/tax · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2931 (2017–18) Energy efficiency · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2931 (2009–10) Criminal assistance/aggrav. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2931 (2007–08) Grants and contracts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2931 (2005–06) HOV lanes · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2931 (2003–04) Health professions account · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2931 (2001–02) LEOFF Plan 2 · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2931 (1999–00) Fairs and youth show funding · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate