Legislative Update: February 2025

The following bills have all passed Labor & Industry committee down party lines and could go to the House for vote.

The Bill: HB183

Title: Expanding Workers’ Compensation for Permanent Disfigurement

What Does it Mean: Would increase workman’s comp from 275 wks(5years) to 400 weeks(7years)

The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position: We oppose  the inevitable increase cost of workman’s compensation for a small business.

Passed: L&I Committee

The Bill: HB118

Title: Increase Penalties for Child Labor Violation

What Does it Mean: This Bill will double the fines.

The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position: We oppose.  Has the current fines not been a deterrent?

Passed: L&I Committee

The Bill: HB308

Title: The Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill

What Does it Mean: OSHA covers the private sector this bill would cover the public sector as well.

The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position:  We Oppose this complicated coverage from private to public.

Passed: L&I Committee

Labor&Industry Hearing video.

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