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WashingtonSB 63022025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Concerning misclassification in the finishing trades on public works projects.

Sponsored By: Steve Conway (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Finishing worker checks and contractor enforcement

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries must investigate worker misclassification after an eligible referral. This applies when a contractor or subcontractor uses at least three independent contractors for the same finishing work at once on a public works project. Covered work includes drywall, flooring, tiling, painting, and glazier and glasswork. Referrals can come from the awarding public agency, contractors or subcontractors on the project, unions representing covered workers, or covered workers on the project. If workers are misclassified, the hiring contractor or subcontractor faces all applicable public works wage requirements, liabilities, and penalties. The department must also make appropriate referrals to unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve Conway

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Javier Valdez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rebecca Saldaña

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tina Orwall

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 129 • No: 15

House vote • 3/5/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 92 • No: 4 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/13/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 11 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/18/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 105, 2026 Laws.

    3/18/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/18/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/9/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/5/2026Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026Senate

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

    3/4/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    3/2/2026Senate

  11. APP - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026Senate

  12. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/2/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Appropriations.

    2/23/2026Senate

  14. LAWS - Majority; do pass.

    2/20/2026Senate

  15. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/20/2026Senate

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

    2/17/2026Senate

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/13/2026Senate

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/13/2026Senate

  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/13/2026Senate

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/13/2026Senate

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/6/2026Senate

  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/4/2026Senate

  23. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/3/2026Senate

  24. Minority; do not pass.

    2/3/2026Senate

  25. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    1/26/2026Senate

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