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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5284

SB 5284: Subminimum wage/disabilities

Eliminating subminimum wage certificates for persons with disabilities.

Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) from issuing special certificates for subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities after July 31, 2023.
  • Allows for limited one-time extensions of unexpired certificates under certain circumstances.
  • Requires the Department to notify parties of the expiration of certificates and information related to services offered by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
  • Requires the DSHS to provide certain services and assistance to eligible individuals whose certificates are expiring.
  • Requires the Department and DSHS to submit annual reports to the Legislature.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5284), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2021
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 2021
  5. GovernorApr 16, 2021
  6. LawApr 16, 2021
Prime sponsor
Emily Randall (D-26)
Introduced
January 19, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
April 16, 2021
Session law
Chapter 97, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5284, ESSB 5284

AN ACT Relating to eliminating subminimum wage certificates for persons with disabilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Emily Randall (D-26)

17 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Andy Billig D-3Senator D-36Senator D-47Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48Marko Liias D-21Liz Lovelett D-40Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28June Robinson D-38Rebecca Saldaña D-37Jesse Salomon D-32Derek Stanford D-1Lisa Wellman D-41Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2021
Version voted on: ESSB 5284
42 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican13700
How each member voted
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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 5, 2021
Version voted on: ESSB 5284
75 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican192200
How each member voted

Yea (75)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (ESSB 5284)
  2. Chapter 97, 2021 Laws. (ESSB 5284)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5284)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5284)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5284)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5284)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5284)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5284)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5284)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5284)
  11. LAWS - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5284)
  12. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5284)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (ESSB 5284)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5284)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5284)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5284)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5284)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5284)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5284)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5284)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5284)
  25. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5284)
  26. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs.

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