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SB 6839 - 2007-08
Regarding workers' compensation coverage for work performed outside Washington.
Sponsors: Marr, Kohl-Welles
By Request: Department of Labor & Industries
Companion Bill: HB 3255
Bill History

2008 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 28
First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. (View Original Bill)
Feb 5
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 7
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 8
LCRD - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 13
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 14
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 18
First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
CL - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Feb 28
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 29
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 4
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 11
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Mar 12
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 12
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 13
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 20
Governor signed.
Chapter 88, 2008 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/12/2008.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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