Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2563 — Unemployment comp. notices

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

  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 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning electronic notices and orders in certain unemployment compensation cases.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 34.05.434.

  • RCW 34.05.434

    The a → (e) A statement of the time, place and nature of the proceeding; (f) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held; (g) A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved; (h) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted by the agency; and (i) A statement that a party who fails to attend or participate in a hearing or other stage of an adjudicative proceeding may be held in default in accordance with this chapter. (3) If the agency is unable to state the matters required by subsection (2)(h) of this section at the time the notice is served, the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved. If the proceeding is initiated by a person other than the agency, the initial notice may be limited to the inclusion of a copy of the initiating document. Thereafter, upon request, a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished. (4) The notice may include any other matters considered desirable by the agency. (5) In cases arising under Title 50 RCW, the notice may be served electronically during a pilot period through June 30, 2029. In all other cases, the i may that

    amended

Action History

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

Sponsors

  • (Mena) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Mena)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2563 do?
Concerning electronic notices and orders in certain unemployment compensation cases.
Who sponsors HB 2563?
HB 2563 is sponsored by (Mena).
What is the current status of HB 2563?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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