BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1323

HB 1323: Fire-resistant materials

Requiring a training and certification program for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials.

Summary

Requires individuals applying fire-resistant materials to be certified by the Department of Labor and Industries after receiving training from an approved trainer.
Requires contractors, beginning January 1, 2026, to use only certified fire-resistant material applicators.
Imposes civil penalties and debarment on public works contracts on contractors violating the requirements.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1323), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2023

AN ACT Relating to requiring a training and certification program for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials;

Passed February 28, 2023

Version voted on: SHB 1323

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	1
Republican	40	0	0	0

How each member voted

Passed April 7, 2023

Version voted on: SHB 1323

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 20, 2023Effective date 7/23/2023*. (SHB 1323)
Apr 20, 2023Chapter 145, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1323)
Apr 20, 2023Governor signed. (SHB 1323)
Apr 14, 2023Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1323)
Apr 8, 2023President signed. (SHB 1323)
Apr 7, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1323)
Apr 7, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1323)
Apr 7, 2023Speaker signed. (SHB 1323)
Apr 5, 2023Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 1323)
Mar 28, 2023Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1323)
Mar 27, 2023LC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1323)
Mar 2, 2023First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (SHB 1323)
Feb 28, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1323)
Feb 28, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1323)
Feb 28, 20231st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1323)
Feb 28, 20231st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 27, 2023Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1323)
Feb 27, 2023Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 17, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1323)
Feb 17, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 15, 2023LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1323)
Feb 15, 2023LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 15, 2023LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 16, 2023First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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

HB 1323 (2025–26) Obstructing highways · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1323 (2021–22) Long-term services trust · Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2021
HB 1323 (2019–20) Zoological facilities B&O tx · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1323 (2017–18) Loss prevention reviews · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1323 (2015–16) Advisory votes, repealing · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1323 (2013–14) Sea cucumber dive fishery · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1323 (2011–12) Delayed offender sentencing · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1323 (2009–10) Workforce & econ development · Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2009