Daily Legislative Report for Tue., Mar. 2 - VIDEO

The Senate debated bills concerning airport labor standards, the definition of a confidential employee for the purposes of state collective bargaining, compensation for tow truck operators who clear public roadways of abandoned vehicles and the expiration date of the invasive species council.
Troy Kirby for The JOLT
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The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

The Senate debated:

  • Senate Bill 5385, concerning airport labor standards. The bill passed the Senate 36-13, moving onto the house for consideration.
  • Senate Bill 5133, which updates the definition of a confidential employee for the purposes of state collective bargaining. The bill passed the Senate 34-15, moving onto the House for consideration.
  • Substitute Senate Bill 5406, would compensate tow truck operators who clear public roadways of abandoned vehicles. The bill passed the Senate 47-1, moving onto the house for consideration.
  • Senators approved Senate Bill 5063, by a unanimous vote of 49-0, which concerns the expiration date of the invasive species council. The bill now moves onto the house for consideration.

For more complete information on any legislation, including sponsors, a synopsis, and fiscal note, visit the Washington State Legislature’s bill information webpage.

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