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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1762

HB 1762: Warehouse employees

Protecting warehouse employees.

Summary

  • Requires certain warehouse distribution center employers to provide written descriptions of quotas, work speed data, and other information to employees.
  • Provides that quotas must include sufficient time for breaks and other activities.
  • Prohibits retaliation against employees and former employees, and creates a rebuttable presumption.
  • Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to investigate complaints; enforce provisions, including enforcement under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Minimum Wage Act; impose penalties; and bring a civil action in court.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1762), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Beth Doglio (D-22)
Introduced
February 6, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 306, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1762, SHB 1762, 2SHB 1762

AN ACT Relating to protecting employees of warehouses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Alex Ramel D-40Mary Fosse D-38Julia Reed D-36Emily Alvarado D-34Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1762
53 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53401
Republican03802
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (3)

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

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1762
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24500
Republican51500
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1762
56 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56200
Republican04000
How each member voted

Yea (56)

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

Passed April 22, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1762
28 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican02000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2024. (2SHB 1762)
  2. Chapter 306, 2023 Laws. (2SHB 1762)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1762)
  4. President signed. (2SHB 1762)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1762)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1762)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1762)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 56; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1762)
  9. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1762)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1762)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SHB 1762)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2SHB 1762)
  13. Rules suspended. (2SHB 1762)
  14. Senate receded from amendments. (2SHB 1762)
  15. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (2SHB 1762)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1762)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1762)
  18. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (2SHB 1762)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1762)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1762)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1762)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1762)
  23. LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1762)
  24. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (2SHB 1762)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SHB 1762)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1762)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1762)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1762)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1762)
  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1762)
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1762)
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1762)
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1762)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1762)
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1762)
  39. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1762)
  40. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1762)
  41. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1762)
  42. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1762)
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. Minority; do not pass.
  45. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  47. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1762)
  48. Referred to Appropriations.
  49. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1762)
  50. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1762)
  51. Minority; do not pass.
  52. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  53. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  54. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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