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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1097

HB 1097: Worker protections

Increasing worker protections.

Summary

  • Establishes statutory procedures for an employer to contest an order of immediate restraint (OIR) and appeal alleged violations of the OIR, and authorizes the imposition of daily civil penalties.
  • Amends the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act's antiretaliation provision by explicitly prohibiting acts that would deter a reasonable employee from exercising their rights, and by expanding the time for filing a complaint, authorizing civil penalties, and making other changes.
  • Creates a grant program to assist small businesses in equipment purchases or capital costs during a state of emergency proclamation.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1097), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2021
  6. LawMay 11, 2021
Prime sponsor
Mike Sells (D-38)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 11, 2021
Session law
Chapter 253, Laws of 2021
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5090
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1097, ESHB 1097

AN ACT Relating to increasing worker protections;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Sells (D-38)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jessica Bateman D-22Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Shelley Kloba D-1Frank Chopp D-43Timm Ormsby D-3Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1097
53 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53400
Republican04001
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 6, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1097
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 13, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1097
53 Yea 45 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53400
Republican04100
How each member voted

Yea (53)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021*. (ESHB 1097)
  2. Chapter 253, 2021 Laws. (ESHB 1097)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1097)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1097)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1097)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1097)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 53; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1097)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1097)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1097)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1097)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1097)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1097)
  13. On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1097)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1097)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1097)
  16. LCTA - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1097)
  17. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs. (ESHB 1097)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1097)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1097)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1097)
  21. Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill. (ESHB 1097)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1097)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1097)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1097)
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  28. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1097)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1097)
  30. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards. (ESHB 1097)
  31. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  32. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards.
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1097)
  35. Referred to Appropriations.
  36. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1097)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1097)
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  41. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  42. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1097 in other sessions

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