Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2494 — Asbestos training rules

Last action — First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning the department of labor and industries' authority to enact rules related to regulating asbestos training.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 49.26.110.

  • RCW 49.26.110

    . However, the authority of the director to adopt rules implementing this section is limited to rules that are specifically required, and only to the extent specifically required, for the standards to be as stringent as the applicable federal laws governing work subject to this chapter fifteen → approved by the department for continued certification as an asbestos worker or supervisor ; and (b) All applicants for certification as asbestos⟦INS⟧ worke or certifi on ent. the m um ontract or . certifi on s in a er ly simi to preven he xaminat or rtifica as er to ly ny h and ty imposed er y certi te n six hs ud; or to car ut revoke he depart 's ailing be s last wn against ch o requ a partmen nd es and ve appea to 15 --- END ---

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Action History

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

Sponsors

  • (Obras) · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Obras)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2494 do?
Concerning the department of labor and industries' authority to enact rules related to regulating asbestos training.
Who sponsors HB 2494?
HB 2494 is sponsored by (Obras).
What is the current status of HB 2494?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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