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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1570

HB 1570: TNC insurance programs

Concerning social insurance programs applicable to transportation network companies and drivers.

Summary

  • Provides unemployment insurance to drivers providing services for transportation network companies (TNC).
  • Changes the conditions under which an employer may be relieved of benefit charges when the employer continues to provide part-time employment for claimants of unemployment insurance.
  • Creates a pilot program in which drivers may elect to pay for Paid Family and Medical Leave coverage, and the TNC pays those drivers an amount equal to the premiums.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1570), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2023
  6. LawMay 15, 2023
Prime sponsor
Liz Berry (D-36)
Introduced
January 25, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2023
Session law
Chapter 451, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1570, SHB 1570

AN ACT Relating to social insurance programs managed by the employment security department applicable to transportation network companies, transportation network company drivers, and part-time work;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Berry (D-36)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Cindy Ryu D-32Emily Alvarado D-34Jessica Bateman D-22Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Alex Ramel D-40Beth Doglio D-22Debra Lekanoff D-40Julia Reed D-36Gerry Pollet D-46Nicole Macri D-43Mary Fosse D-38

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1570
87 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican31900
How each member voted

Yea (87)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1570
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SHB 1570)
  2. Chapter 451, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1570)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1570)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1570)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1570)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1570)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1570)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1570)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1570)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1570)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1570)
  12. LC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1570)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (SHB 1570)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1570)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1570)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1570)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1570)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1570)
  21. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards. (SHB 1570)
  22. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1570)
  23. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards.
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1570)
  27. Referred to Appropriations.
  28. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1570)
  29. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

HB 1570 in other sessions

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