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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5320

SB 5320: Journey level electricians

Concerning journey level electrician certifications of competency.

Summary

  • Modifies the eligibility requirements for obtaining journey level electrician certification.
  • Establishes a temporary pathway for current trainees to obtain journey level electrician certification without completing an apprenticeship program through July 1, 2026.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5320), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 14, 2023
  6. LawApr 14, 2023
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 12, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
April 14, 2023
Session law
Chapter 95, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
HB 1462
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5320, ESSB 5320

AN ACT Relating to journey level electrician certifications of competency;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Karen Keiser D-33Curtis King R-14Emily Randall D-26Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5320
41 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican13700
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 5, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5320
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2023. (ESSB 5320)
  2. Chapter 95, 2023 Laws. (ESSB 5320)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5320)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5320)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5320)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5320)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5320)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5320)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5320)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5320)
  11. LAWS - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5320)
  12. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5320)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (ESSB 5320)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5320)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5320)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5320)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5320)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5320)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5320)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5320)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5320)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5320)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5320)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 5320 in other sessions

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

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