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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5233

SB 5233: Interpreters and translators

Concerning the independent contractor status of certain interpreters and translators.

Summary

  • Excludes individuals performing interpreting or translation services under a written independent contract with a language service company from industrial insurance.
  • Excludes services performed by language translators and interpreters provided through agent or brokers from employment for purposes of unemployment compensation.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2017 (SSB 5233), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Mullet (D-5)
Introduced
January 18, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1386
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5233, SSB 5233

AN ACT Relating to defining the independent contractor status of certain interpreters and translators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Mullet (D-5)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Guy Palumbo D-1Senator R-18Lynda Wilson R-17

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5233
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61801
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5233)
  2. On motion, referred to Labor & Commerce. (SSB 5233)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5233)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5233)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5233)
  6. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5233)
  7. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (SSB 5233)
  8. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5233)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5233)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5233)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5233)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5233)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5233)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5233)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5233)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5233)
  20. Minority; do not pass.
  21. Minority; without recommendation.
  22. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

SB 5233 in other sessions

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