Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

HB 2614 — Concerning paid family and medical leave.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2020*.

  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 16, 2020. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The key changes to Bill HB 2614 involve clarifying the definitions of "casual labor," "self-employed persons," and rules regarding premium waivers for certain employees. Additionally, the amendments now outline procedures for handling child support obligations and establish a clearer framework for withdrawing complaints related to leave violations. These changes are significant as they aim to improve the accessibility and efficiency of the paid family and medical leave system in Washington State, ensuring that more individuals can benefit while addressing potential compliance and enforcement issues.

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H-4197.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2614State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse Labor & Workplace Standards (originally sponsored by Representatives Robinson, Doglio, Sells, Lekanoff, Tharinger, and Ormsby;
Z-0833.1HOUSE BILL 2614State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Robinson, Doglio, Sells, Lekanoff, Tharinger, and Ormsby;
by request of Employment Security Department)READ FIRST TIME 01/27/20.AN ACT Relating to paid family and medical leave;
by request of Employment Security DepartmentRead first time 01/16/20.Referred to Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards.AN ACT Relating to paid family and medical leave;
adding a new section to chapter 50A.05 RCW;
and adding a new section to chapter 50A.05 RCW.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec.
and declaring an emergency.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec.
However, no waiting period is required for leave for the birth or placement of a child, or for leave because of any qualifying exigency as defined under RCW 50A.05.010(10)(c).
However, no waiting period is required for leave for the birth or placement of a child.
A judicial appeal from the commissioner's determination may be taken in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW))a violation occurred and the amount of any liquidated damages, unless the employee terminates the complaint under section 16 of this act.(3) Upon completing an investigation, the commissioner shall issue a determination, unless the complaint is otherwise resolved upon agreement by all parties and in compliance with section 16(6) of this act or withdrawn under section 16(5) of this act.
A judicial appeal from the commissioner's determination may be taken in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW))a violation occurred and the amount of any damages and penalties, unless the employee terminates the complaint under section 16 of this act.(3) Upon completing an investigation, the commissioner shall issue a determination, unless the complaint is otherwise resolved upon agreement by all parties and in compliance with section 16(6) of this act or withdrawn under section 16(5) of this act.
If the department determines a violation occurred, the department may order the employer to pay liquidated damages under RCW 50A.40.030.Sec.
If the department determines a violation occurred, the department may order the employer to pay damages and penalties under RCW 50A.40.030.Sec.
and))(b) Any employer who violates RCW 50A.40.010 is also liable for interest accrued on the damages assessed in this subsection.(4) For a willful violation, the employer is also liable for an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in subsection (((1)))(3)(a) of this section and the interest described in ((this)) subsection (((2)))(3)(b) of this section.
and))(b) Any employer who violates RCW 50A.40.010 is also liable for interest accrued on the damages assessed in this subsection.(4) For a willful violation, the employer is also liable for an additional amount as ((liquidated damages))a penalty equal to the sum of the amount described in subsection (((1)))(3)(a) of this section and the interest described in ((this)) subsection (((2)))(3)(b) of this section.
All liquidated damages are owed to the employee and must be paid to the employee directly.(5) Interest in this section is calculated at the prevailing rate.Sec.
All penalties are owed to the department and must be paid to the department directly.(5) Interest in this section is calculated at the prevailing rate.Sec.
A new section is added to chapter 50A.40 RCW to read as follows:(1) If the department issues a determination under RCW 50A.40.020 that an employer owes liquidated damages, the employer must, within thirty calendar days, either pay all damages owed or file an appeal as provided in this title.
A new section is added to chapter 50A.40 RCW to read as follows:(1) If the department issues a determination under RCW 50A.40.020 that an employer owes damages or penalties, the employer must, within thirty calendar days, either pay all damages owed or file an appeal as provided in this title.
The department is not required to receive court approval under subsection (2) of this section unless otherwise required by law.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The department is not required to receive court approval under subsection (2) of this section unless otherwise required by law.--- END ---
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Section 1 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020*.

  2. Chapter 125, 2020 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Committee amendment not adopted.

  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 12:00 PM

  13. Minority; without recommendation.

  14. Minority; do not pass.

  15. LBRC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  16. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 08:30 AM

  17. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.

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

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

  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 09:00 AM

  27. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards.

  28. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards.

  29. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 03:30 PM

  30. Referred to Appropriations.

  31. Referred to Appropriations.

  32. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 08:00 AM

  33. Minority; do not pass.

  34. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  35. Minority; do not pass.

  36. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  37. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 01:30 PM

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 26 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Robinson

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#10)

Passed 38 Yea · 10 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19501
Republican 5500
Democrat 14000
Total 381001
% of votes cast 78%20%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Becker — Nay
Billig — Yea
Brown — Nay
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Nay
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Sheldon — Not Voting
Takko — Yea
Wilson, L. — Nay
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#23)

Passed 60 Yea · 37 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 151701
Republican 22000
Democrat 43000
Total 603701
% of votes cast 61%38%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Nay
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Nay
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Not Voting
Jenkin — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McCaslin — Nay
Mead — Yea
Mosbrucker — Nay
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Smith — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Van Werven — Nay
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt 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
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake 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
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2614?
HB 2614 is sponsored by Robinson, Beth Doglio (Democrat), Sells, Debra Lekanoff (Democrat), Steve Tharinger (Democrat), and Timm Ormsby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2614?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2020. Enacted.
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