Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2246 — Concerning vacation leave accrual for state employees.

Last action — Effective date 6/6/2024.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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19 added · 39 removed

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT HOUSE BILL 2246 68th Legislature Regular Session Passed by the House February 12, 2024 CERTIFICATE Yeas 97 Nays 0 I, Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, do hereby Speaker of the House of certify that the attached is HOUSE BILL 2246 as passed by the House of Representatives Representatives and the Senate on the dates hereon set forth.
H-2358.1 HOUSE BILL 2246 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Bateman, Low, Gregerson, Bronoske, Robertson, Reeves, Paul, Reed, and Doglio Read first time 01/09/24.
Passed by the Senate March 1, 2024 Yeas 48 Nays 1 Chief Clerk President of the Senate Approved FILED Secretary of State State of Washington Governor of the State of Washington HOUSE BILL 2246 Passed Legislature - 2024 Regular Session State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Bateman, Low, Gregerson, Bronoske, Robertson, Reeves, Paul, Reed, and Doglio Read first time 01/09/24.
1 HB 2246.PL of such employment bears to the total number of hours of full-time employment.
1 HB 2246 of such employment bears to the total number of hours of full-time employment.
2 HB 2246.PL (2) All vacation hours accumulated under this section shall be used by the anniversary date and at a time convenient to the employing office, department, or institution.
2 HB 2246 (2) All vacation hours accumulated under this section shall be used by the anniversary date and at a time convenient to the employing office, department, or institution.
3 HB 2246.PL (5) "Annuity" means payments for life derived from accumulated contributions of a member.
3 HB 2246 (5) "Annuity" means payments for life derived from accumulated contributions of a member.
4 HB 2246.PL employer.
4 HB 2246 employer.
5 HB 2246.PL status when not being paid for time actually worked and the employer requires the member to be prepared to report immediately for work, if the need arises, although the need may not arise.
5 HB 2246 status when not being paid for time actually worked and the employer requires the member to be prepared to report immediately for work, if the need arises, although the need may not arise.
6 HB 2246.PL (iii) Assault pay only as authorized by RCW 27.04.100, 72.01.045, and 72.09.240;
6 HB 2246 (iii) Assault pay only as authorized by RCW 27.04.100, 72.01.045, and 72.09.240;
7 HB 2246.PL than such labor guild, association, or organization) within this chapter.
7 HB 2246 than such labor guild, association, or organization) within this chapter.
8 HB 2246.PL (20) "Leave of absence" means the period of time a member is authorized by the employer to be absent from service without being separated from membership.
8 HB 2246 (20) "Leave of absence" means the period of time a member is authorized by the employer to be absent from service without being separated from membership.
9 HB 2246.PL (b) Any person who becomes a member through the admission of an employer into the retirement system on and after April 1, 1949, and prior to April 1, 1951;
9 HB 2246 (b) Any person who becomes a member through the admission of an employer into the retirement system on and after April 1, 1949, and prior to April 1, 1951;
10 HB 2246.PL (29) "Plan 3" means the public employees' retirement system, plan 3 providing the benefits and funding provisions covering persons who:
10 HB 2246 (29) "Plan 3" means the public employees' retirement system, plan 3 providing the benefits and funding provisions covering persons who:
11 HB 2246.PL than ((seventy)) 70 hours in any calendar month shall constitute one- quarter service credit month of service except as provided in RCW 41.40.088.
11 HB 2246 than ((seventy)) 70 hours in any calendar month shall constitute one- quarter service credit month of service except as provided in RCW 41.40.088.
12 HB 2246.PL (b) "Service" for plan 2 and plan 3 members, means periods of employment by a member in an eligible position or positions for one or more employers for which compensation earnable is paid.
12 HB 2246 (b) "Service" for plan 2 and plan 3 members, means periods of employment by a member in an eligible position or positions for one or more employers for which compensation earnable is paid.
13 HB 2246.PL (B) ((Eleven)) 11 or more days but less than ((twenty-two)) 22 days equals one-half service credit month;
13 HB 2246 (B) ((Eleven)) 11 or more days but less than ((twenty-two)) 22 days equals one-half service credit month;
14 HB 2246.PL (3)(a) "Average final salary," for members commissioned prior to January 1, 2003, shall mean the average monthly salary received by a member during the member's last two years of service or any consecutive two-year period of service, whichever is the greater, as an employee of the Washington state patrol;
14 HB 2246 (3)(a) "Average final salary," for members commissioned prior to January 1, 2003, shall mean the average monthly salary received by a member during the member's last two years of service or any consecutive two-year period of service, whichever is the greater, as an employee of the Washington state patrol;
15 HB 2246.PL Washington state patrol's entry-level oral, written, physical performance, and background examinations and is, thereby, appointed by the chief as a candidate to be a commissioned officer of the Washington state patrol.
15 HB 2246 Washington state patrol's entry-level oral, written, physical performance, and background examinations and is, thereby, appointed by the chief as a candidate to be a commissioned officer of the Washington state patrol.
16 HB 2246.PL another public retirement or pension system operating in the state of Washington.
16 HB 2246 another public retirement or pension system operating in the state of Washington.
17 HB 2246.PL hours in any given calendar month shall constitute one month of service.
17 HB 2246 hours in any given calendar month shall constitute one month of service.
18 HB 2246.PL
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024.

  2. Chapter 151, 2024 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. WM - Majority; do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM.

  15. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  16. Referred to Ways & Means.

  17. And refer to Ways & Means.

  18. Minority; do not pass.

  19. LC - Majority; do pass.

  20. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.

  21. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  26. APP - Majority; do pass.

  27. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

  28. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

  29. Referred to Appropriations.

  30. LAWS - Majority; do pass.

  31. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.

  32. Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.

  33. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#38)

Passed 48 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10000
Republican 15100
Democrat 23000
Total 48100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30000
Democrat 57000
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 97001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Not Voting
Cheney — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2246?
HB 2246 is sponsored by Beth Doglio (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Dave Paul (Democrat), Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Robertson, Dan Bronoske (Democrat), Mia Gregerson (Democrat), Sam Low (Republican), and Jessica Bateman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2246?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
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