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Bill Alert: SB 5393
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…
Bill Alert: SB 5139
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Bill Update: Employee Rights to Equal Pay and Opportunities
Bill Alert: SHB 2282
Bill Alert SHB 2282 ICSEW BILL ALERT SHB 2282: Providing an open internet in Washington State. Link to the bill: SHB 2282 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: *Mar 5 Delivered to Governor. * (Accessed on March 5, 2018) Find Your Legislators Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000 Why does this bill matter to you? Individuals interested in bills related…
Bill Alert: SB 6257
Bill-Alert-SB 6257 ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 3008: Providing early intervention services for eligible children. Link to the bill: SB 6257 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: *Feb 28 Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.* (Accessed on March 5, 2018)…