SHB 1940
Employer political speech
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Protecting the rights of workers to refrain from attending meetings or listening to their employer's speech on political or religious matters.
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Labor & Workplace Standards
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HB 1940 - 2023-24
Protecting the rights of workers to refrain from attending meetings or listening to their employer's speech on political or religious matters.
Sponsors: Fosse, Berry, Ramel, Cortes, Reed, Simmons, Ormsby, Peterson, Ortiz-Self, Bronoske, Street, Chapman, Doglio, Ryu, Chopp, Goodman, Wylie, Alvarado, Stonier, Reeves, Bateman, Nance, Riccelli, Hackney, Macri, Pollet
Companion bill: SB 5778
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Bill history
2024 Regular Session
In the House
Dec 13
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 8
First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (View original bill)
Jan 10
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Jan 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Jan 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 20
House Rules "X" file.
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