BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1780: Transportation contractors

Concerning employment laws regarding transportation contractors, including the definition of "truck."

Summary

Exempts the following from the definition of "worker" for purposes of the state industrial insurance act: A person operating a truck, as "truck" is defined in RCW 46.04.653, which he or she owns, and which is leased to a motor carrier or for which he or she provides services as a licensed motor carrier to a freight broker.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1780), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to employment laws regarding transportation contractors, including the definition of "truck";

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 30, 2017First 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.

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