What does Washington House Bill HB 2479 do?

HB 2479: Concerning the recovery of unpaid wages.

When was Washington House Bill HB 2479 introduced?

HB 2479 was introduced on Jan 14, 2026.

Yes, HB 2479 has passed the House on Feb 13, 2026.

The latest action on HB 2479 by the Senate was: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 2:30 PM. on Feb 27, 2026.

HB 2479 was introduced by Mary Fosse.

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 2479

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Votes

NO: 0

EXCUSED: 4

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Actions

Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
- Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 2:30 PM.
Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
- Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
- Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:45 AM.
- LC - Majority; do pass.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- Minority; do not pass.
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
- Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.
Feb 17, 2026 | Senate
- First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Feb 13, 2026 | House
- 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 26).
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Feb 12, 2026 | House
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 09, 2026 | House
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 07, 2026 | House
- Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
- APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 05, 2026 | House
- Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
Feb 03, 2026 | House
- Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 30, 2026 | House
- Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
- LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 23, 2026 | House
- Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
Jan 14, 2026 | House
- First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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