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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6261

SB 6261: Farm labor contractor system

(REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Strengthening the farm labor contractor system by removing an exemption for nonprofits. )

Summary

  • Removes the nonprofit organization exemption from the application of the farm labor contractor laws.
  • Modifies the definition of agricultural employee to include a person who has rendered personal services in connection with an employer's agricultural activities.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6261), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2020
  6. LawMar 27, 2020
Prime sponsor
John McCoy (D-38)
Introduced
January 14, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
March 27, 2020
Session law
Chapter 205, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6261, ESSB 6261

AN ACT Relating to strengthening the farm labor contractor system by removing an exemption for nonprofits, prohibiting retaliation and the use of farm labor contractors in certain circumstances, and establishing liability for related violations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John McCoy (D-38)

8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rebecca Saldaña D-37Steve Conway D-29Patty Kuderer D-48Bob Hasegawa D-11Claire Wilson D-30Senator D-47Joe Nguyen D-34Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6261
32 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican31601
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 6261
57 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican03902
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESSB 6261)
  2. Chapter 205, 2020 Laws. (ESSB 6261)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6261)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6261)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6261)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6261)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6261)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6261)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6261)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6261)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6261)
  12. LAWS - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6261)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (ESSB 6261)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6261)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6261)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6261)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6261)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6261)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6261)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6261)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6261)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6261)
  26. Minority; do not pass.
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 6261 in other sessions

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