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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2226

HB 2226: H-2A worker program data

Concerning collecting data on the H-2A worker program and from certain hand harvesters.

Summary

  • Requires the Employment Security Department (ESD) to collect certain data pertaining to H-2A workers when conducting field checks and field visits.
  • Requires the ESD to conduct annual wage surveys of non-H-2A workers hand harvesting apples, cherries, pears, and blueberries.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2226), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2024
  6. LawMar 25, 2024
Prime sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)
Introduced
January 9, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2024
Session law
Chapter 233, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
SB 5996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2226, SHB 2226

AN ACT Relating to collecting data on the H-2A worker program and from certain hand harvesters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Mia Gregerson D-33Alex Ramel D-40Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Kristine Reeves D-30Julia Reed D-36Lauren Davis D-32

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 2226
54 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54301
Republican03901
How each member voted

Yea (54)

Excused (2)

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

Passed February 28, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 2226
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 2226
56 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55201
Republican13701
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SHB 2226)
  2. Chapter 233, 2024 Laws. (SHB 2226)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2226)
  4. President signed. (SHB 2226)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2226)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2226)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 56; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2226)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2226)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2226)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2226)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (SHB 2226)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2226)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2226)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2226)
  15. LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2226)
  16. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (SHB 2226)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2226)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2226)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2226)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2226)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2226)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2226)
  26. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2226)
  27. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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