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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1076

HB 1076: Workplace violations/qui tam

Allowing whistleblowers to bring actions on behalf of the state for violations of workplace protections.

Summary

  • Authorizes a qui tam action, where a relator pursues relief on behalf of an agency, for the enforcement of various employment laws.
  • Establishes the distribution of any penalties or damages awarded pursuant to a qui tam action.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1076), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2021
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Drew Hansen (D-23)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1076, SHB 1076, 2SHB 1076

AN ACT Relating to allowing whistleblowers to bring actions on behalf of the state for violations of workplace protections;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)

23 co-sponsors (23 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Liz Berry D-36Laurie Dolan D-22Jesse Johnson D-30Bill Ramos D-5Tarra Simmons D-23Alex Ramel D-40Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Mia Gregerson D-33Cindy Ryu D-32Dan Bronoske D-28Javier Valdez D-46Lisa Callan D-5Shelley Kloba D-1David Hackney D-11Frank Chopp D-43Timm Ormsby D-3Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Noel Frame D-36Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Nicole Macri D-43Gerry Pollet D-46Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2021
Version voted on: 2SHB 1076
53 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53400
Republican04001
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (1)

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4 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Recommit to the Committee on Local Government

Failed March 5, 2021
Version voted on: HB 1076
41 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05700
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (57)

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House · Amendment 323 by Stokesbary (page 2, line 37)

March 5, 2021
Version voted on: 2SHB 1076
46 Yea 52 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55200
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (52)

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House · Amendment 330 by Vick (page 3, line 34)

March 5, 2021
Version voted on: 2SHB 1076
45 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45300
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (53)

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House · Amendment 315 by Harris (page 8, line 31)

March 5, 2021
Version voted on: 2SHB 1076
45 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45300
Republican41000
How each member voted

Nay (53)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1076)
  2. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 1076)
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1076)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1076)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1076)
  6. LCTA - Majority; do pass. (2SHB 1076)
  7. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs. (2SHB 1076)
  8. Motion to recommit to the committee on Local Government (2SHB 1076)
  9. Not adopted; yeas, 41; nays, 57; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1076)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1076)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1076)
  12. Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill. (2SHB 1076)
  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1076)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1076)
  15. Not adopted; yeas, 41; nays, 57; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1076)
  16. Motion to recommit to the committee on Local Government (SHB 1076)
  17. Motion to recommit to the committee on Local Government
  18. Not adopted; yeas, 41; nays, 57; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1076)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1076)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1076)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1076)
  25. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1076)
  26. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1076)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1076)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1076)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1076)
  33. Referred to Appropriations.
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1076)
  35. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1076)
  36. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  40. Prefiled for introduction.

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