Bill

Unemployment ins./layoffs

Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for workers separated from employment as a result of employer-initiated layoffs or workforce reductions.

Sponsors

Representative BerryPrimary

Representative FosseSecondaryRepresentative ObrasSecondaryRepresentative OrmsbySecondaryRepresentative ParshleySecondaryRepresentative PolletSecondaryRepresentative ReedSecondaryRepresentative ScottSecondaryRepresentative ThomasSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 23, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 23, 2026
   Chapter 150, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 23, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 12, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 11, 2026
   President signed.
6. Mar 11, 2026
   Speaker signed.
7. Mar 6, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
8. Feb 12, 2026
   First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
9. Feb 10, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

Hearings