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WA SB6106
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Annette Cleveland
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AI Summary
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Excludes Indian tribes (as defined in section 3306(u) of the federal unemployment tax act) from the definition of "employer" under Washington's layoff notification law, meaning tribes are not subject to the state's WARN Act requirements
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Exempts employee names and addresses from public disclosure when provided to the Employment Security Department by employers as part of layoff notification requirements under RCW 49.45.020
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Amends RCW 49.45.010 (layoff notification definitions) and RCW 42.56.230 (public records exemptions) to implement these changes
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage rather than the standard 90-day waiting period
Legislative Description
Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/10/2026