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HB 1853 - 2013-14
Clarifying that real estate brokers licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are independent contractors.
Sponsors: Maxwell, Hayes, Van De Wege, Kretz, Springer, Sells, Seaquist, Morrell, Ryu, Tharinger, Freeman
Companion Bill: SB 5729
Bill History

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 12
First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development. (View Original Bill)
Feb 19
Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 21
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 1
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 4
1st substitute bill substituted (LWD 13). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 6
First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
Mar 27
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 1
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 2
CL - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 10
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Apr 12
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 15
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 23
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 10
Governor signed.
Chapter 207, 2013 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2013.
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