BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1837

HB 1837: Musculoskeletal injuries

Restoring the state's ability to address work-related musculoskeletal injuries.

Summary

Removes the restriction on the regulation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics, except for home offices.
Prohibits the Department of Labor and Industries from adopting more than one industry or occupation standard per year until January 1, 2027.
Limits the first rule to employers with employees performing janitorial and building cleaning services.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (EHB 1837), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to restoring the state's ability to address work-related musculoskeletal injuries;

Passed February 14, 2022

Version voted on: EHB 1837

50 Yea 48 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	7	0	0
Republican	0	41	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 10, 2022By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1837)
Mar 1, 2022Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1837)
Feb 24, 2022Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1837)
Feb 24, 2022Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1837)
Feb 24, 2022LCTA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1837)
Feb 16, 2022First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs. (EHB 1837)
Feb 14, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 50; nays, 48; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1837)
Feb 14, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1837)
Feb 14, 2022Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1837)
Feb 11, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1837)
Jan 28, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1837)
Jan 25, 2022LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1837)
Jan 25, 2022Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1837)
Jan 25, 2022Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1837)
Jan 25, 2022LAWS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1837)
Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (EHB 1837)
Jan 7, 2022Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 1837)

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1837 (2017–18) Wheeled all-terrain vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1837 (2015–16) Border areas, fuel tax · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1837 (2013–14) Total confinement residents · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1837 (2011–12) Edu and arts access program · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1837 (2009–10) Public works subcontractors · Did not pass · died in committee