[NFBWATLK] HB 1706 victory

[Kris]

Fantastic! Just proves that we, The constituents, can make a difference!


Kris

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 9, 2019, at 8:00 AM, Judy Jones via NFBWATLK <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is wonderful news.
> 
> 
> Judy
> "Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings."
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marci
> Carpenter via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:52 PM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List
> Cc: Marci Carpenter
> Subject: [NFBWATLK] HB 1706 victory
> 
> 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. 
> 
> Sent from Marci's iPhone
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