Bill Alert: SB 5393

February 14, 2019

Bill Alert SB 5393 ICSEW BILL ALERT SB 5393: College Promise Scholarship Link to the bill: SB 5393 Why does this bill matter to you? How does it apply to state employed women? Creates the Washington college promise scholarship program to: (1) Replace the state need grant program; and (2) Provide a statewide free college…

February Executive Board Meeting

February 13, 2019

The next ICSEW Executive Board meeting will be held on February 19, 2019 from 1:00-4:00p at the Department of Revenue located at 6400 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater. Executive Board meeting agenda February 19, 2019

Bill Alert: SB 5139

February 8, 2019

Bill Alert SB 5139 ICSEW BILL ALERT SB 5139: Concerning Daylight Savings Time Link to the bill: SB 5139 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: Jan 11: Prefiled for introduction. Jan 14: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. (View Original Bill) Feb 8: Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State…

Bill Alert: HB 1053

February 7, 2019

Bill Alert HB 1053 ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1053: Concerning Feminine Hygiene Tax Link to the bill: HB 1053 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: Dec 14: Prefiled for introduction. Jan 14: First reading, referred to Finance. (View Original Bill) Jan 17: Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials) Why does…

Bill Alert: HB 1039

February 6, 2019

Bill Alert HB1039 ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1039: Concerning opioid overdose medication at kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and higher education institutions Link to the bill: HB 1039 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: Dec 10: Prefiled for introduction. Jan 14: First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (View Original Bill) Jan 25: Public hearing in…

Bill Alert: SB 5326

February 1, 2019

SB 5326 Concerning Booth Rental Agreements ICSEW BILL ALERT SB 5326: Concerning Booth Rental Agreement Link to the bill: SB 5326 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: January 28: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00a. Why does this bill matter to you? Repeals the exclusion of cosmetology and barbering booth renters…

Bill Alert: HB 1056

January 31, 2019

HB 1056 Regarding: Domestic Violence ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1145: Concerning Domestic Violence/Workplace Link to the bill: HB 1056 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: January 25: Referred to rules to review Why does this bill matter to you? Individuals interested in bills related to domestic violence Creating a task force to identify the role of the…

Bill Alert: HB 1145

January 31, 2019

HB 1145 Regarding: Childcare ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1145: Concerning Washington child care access for employees of the state. Link to the bill: HB 1145 Find Your Legislators Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000 Why does this bill matter to you? Instructs agencies to implement a “bring your infant to work” policy. Creates a sick child shared leave…

New Committee Chair Announced

January 25, 2019

OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, is pleased to announce Amal-Noor Joury has been appointed to committee chair, effective January 18, 2019. Ms. Joury works as a Training and Compliance Analyst at the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises. Ms. Joury moved to Washington state five years ago after spending a decade…

January Meeting Recap

January 24, 2019

What a way to kick off the New Year! We got up close and personal at the Department of Corrections, gracefully rolling with a smaller space than initially anticipated. You were also patient with our new sign in process – as a result of some incredible work by your Executive Board, ICSEW is able to…