Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 25 D cosponsors

HB 1570 — Concerning collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education.

Last action — Effective date 3/18/2026.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 18, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (25 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

71 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 1570 expand its coverage to include all employees enrolled in academic or certificate programs at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College. This means that these student employees are recognized for collective bargaining rights even during academic breaks, provided they meet certain enrollment and employment criteria. This matters because it strengthens the rights of student workers across multiple universities, ensuring they have a say in their working conditions regardless of the academic calendar.

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H-3397.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1570 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By House Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Timmons, Fosse, Berry, Taylor, Parshley, Berg, Cortes, Stonier, Scott, Reed, Peterson, Ryu, Obras, Gregerson, Macri, Nance, Mena, Goodman, Reeves, Ramel, Shavers, Simmons, Doglio, Pollet, and Salahuddin) READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.
H-0744.1 HOUSE BILL 1570 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Timmons, Fosse, Berry, Taylor, Parshley, Berg, Cortes, Stonier, Scott, Reed, Peterson, Ryu, Obras, Gregerson, Macri, Nance, Mena, Goodman, Reeves, Ramel, Shavers, Simmons, Doglio, Pollet, and Salahuddin Read first time 01/24/25.
Referred to Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards.
(1)(a) In addition to the entities listed in RCW 41.56.101, this chapter applies to all nonacademic student employees not covered by RCW 41.56.421 who are enrolled in an academic or certificate program on any campus of Western Washington University and includes nonacademic student employees in the following classifications and those whose duties and responsibilities are substantially equivalent:
(1)(a) In addition to the entities listed in RCW 41.56.020, this chapter applies to all employees who are enrolled in an academic or certificate program on any campus of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College.
(i) Advertising assistant;
(b) For the purposes of collective bargaining under this section, an employee is considered enrolled in an academic or certificate program during campus academic breaks, including any winter, spring, or summer break, if the employee is employed by an institution of higher education covered by (a) of this subsection over the course of the campus academic break and is enrolled in an academic or certificate program on any campus of the institution of higher education in the quarter or semester immediately preceding, or subsequent to, the campus academic break.
(ii) Community service center coordinator;
(iii) Computer assistant, except not individuals employed as computer assistants in the student technology center;
(iv) Crafts lab assistant;
(v) Customer service representative;
(vi) Event assistant;
(vii) Media assistant;
1 SHB 1570 (viii) Percussion area coordinator;
1 HB 1570 (c)(i) For the purposes of this section, "employee" does not include employees eligible for collective bargaining under RCW 41.56.021, 41.56.0215, 41.56.022, 41.56.024, 41.56.203, or 41.56.205 or chapter 28B.52, 41.76, or 41.80 RCW.
(ix) Program support staff;
(ii) This section does not authorize collective bargaining for employees excluded from collective bargaining under RCW 41.56.021(1) (a) through (e).
(x) Program support/committee student representative;
(2) A bargaining unit of all employees covered by this section is the only appropriate unit for the purposes of collective bargaining under this section.
(xi) Writer/editor;
A bargaining unit is not appropriate if it includes more than one institution of higher education.
(xii) Viking Union building manager;
(xiii) Resident advisors;
(xiv) Apartment advisors;
and (xv) Inclusion assistant.
(b) For the purposes of collective bargaining under this section, an employee is considered enrolled in an academic or certificate program during campus academic breaks, including any winter, spring, or summer break, if the employee is employed by Western Washington University over the course of the campus academic break and is enrolled in an academic or certificate program on any campus of Western Washington University in the quarter or semester immediately preceding, or subsequent to, the campus academic break.
(c)(i) For the purposes of this section, "employee" does not include employees already eligible for collective bargaining under this chapter or chapters 28B.52, 41.76, or 41.80 RCW.
(ii) This section does not authorize collective bargaining for employees excluded from collective bargaining under RCW 41.56.401(1) (a) through (e).
(2) The employees in subsection (1) of this section constitute an appropriate bargaining unit at Western Washington University.
(i) The ability to terminate the employment of any individual if the individual is not meeting academic requirements as determined by Western Washington University;
(i) The ability to terminate the employment of any individual if the individual is not meeting academic requirements as determined by Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College;
(ii) The amount of tuition or fees at Western Washington University.
(ii) The amount of tuition or fees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College.
(iii) Western Washington University's academic calendar;
(iii) The academic calendar of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College;
and (iv) The number of students to be admitted to a particular class or class section at Western Washington University.
and (iv) The number of students to be admitted to a particular class or class section at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College.
If any compensation provision is affected by subsequent modification of the p.
If any compensation provision is affected by subsequent modification of the appropriations act by the legislature, both parties must immediately enter into collective bargaining for the sole purpose of arriving at a mutually agreed-upon replacement for the affected provision.
2 SHB 1570 appropriations act by the legislature, both parties must immediately enter into collective bargaining for the sole purpose of arriving at a mutually agreed-upon replacement for the affected provision.
(ii) Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College may provide additional compensation to student employees p.
(ii) Western Washington University may provide additional compensation to student employees covered by this section that exceeds that provided by the legislature.
2 HB 1570 covered by this section that exceeds that provided by the legislature.
3 SHB 1570
3 HB 1570
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Action History

  1. Effective date 3/18/2026.

  2. Chapter 113, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  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; do not pass.

  12. WM - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.

  14. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 2:30 PM.

  15. Referred to Ways & Means.

  16. Minority; do not pass.

  17. And refer to Ways & Means.

  18. LC - Majority; do pass.

  19. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:45 AM.

  20. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 5.

  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  23. 1st substitute bill substituted (APP 26).

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

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  26. Committee relieved of further consideration.

  27. Referred to Appropriations.

  28. Minority; without recommendation.

  29. Minority; do not pass.

  30. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  32. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  33. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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

  35. Referred to Appropriations.

  36. Minority; without recommendation.

  37. Minority; do not pass.

  38. LAWS - Majority; do pass.

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

  40. Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on · 54 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (126)

126 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#16)

Passed 29 Yea · 19 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 01900
Total 291901
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Not Voting
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#3)

Passed 58 Yea · 35 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13403
Democrat 57102
Total 583505
% of votes cast 59%36%0%5%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas 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
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed 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
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Not Voting
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Not Voting
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Not Voting
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Not Voting
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1570?
HB 1570 is sponsored by Osman Salahuddin (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Clyde Shavers (Democrat), Alex Ramel (Democrat), Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Sharlett Mena (Democrat), Greg Nance (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Mia Gregerson (Democrat), Edwin Obras (Democrat), Cindy Ryu (Democrat), Strom Peterson (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Shaun Scott (Democrat), Monica Jurado Stonier (Democrat), April Berg (Democrat), Lisa Parshley (Democrat), Jamila Taylor (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), Mary Fosse (Democrat), Joe Timmons (Democrat), and Julio Cortes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1570?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.
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