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Committee clears six additional labor‑related bills unanimously; summary of measures and votes
Summary
The House Labor Committee reported six additional bills out of committee with due‑pass recommendations, most by unanimous voice or roll call: HB 24‑05 (PTSD pilot) 9–0; HB 24‑06 (electronic notices) 9–0; HB 24‑72 (sprinkler licensing) 9–0; HB 24‑78 (wage enforcement discretion) 9–0; HB 24‑79 (wage recovery) 9–0; HB 24‑92 (apprenticeship behavioral‑health training) 9–0.
In the same executive session the House Labor Committee reported six additional bills out of committee, most on unanimous votes or adopted amendments. Key outcomes:
• House Bill 24‑05 (PTSD pilot): After an amendment (H3299.1) from Representative Schmidt making participation opt‑in and requiring L&I to offer eligible workers the chance to participate, the substitute was reported out 9–0. Proponents argued the pilot would provide earlier access to PTSD treatment in workers' compensation for…
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