[NFBWATLK] HB 1706 victory

[Marci Carpenter]

I wanted to let everyone know that HB 1706 made it through both the state house and senate. The version of the bill that passed states that no Washington state government entity may pay disabled workers less than minimum-wage. This includes some state run institutions that currently pay residence subminimum wages. This was a compromise bill and we will be back next year to complete the process. The governor has until May 20 to sign the bill, but unless he actively vetoes it it will become law regardless of whether he signs it or not.

Thank you again to everyone who helped in getting this passed. 

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