Creating a narrow exemption from overtime provisions for certain nonprofits and small businesses.

 H-0370.1

HOUSE BILL 1184

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Schmidt, Couture, Jacobsen, Eslick, Klicker, and McClintock

Prefiled 01/07/25. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards.

AN ACT Relating to creating a narrow exemption from overtime provisions for certain nonprofits and small businesses; amending RCW 49.46.130 ; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) Washington's nonprofit organizations improve the lives of thousands of Washingtonians and are a part of the state's economy. Nonprofit organizations serve communities in a variety of ways, such as supporting veterans, stewarding the environment, supporting performing arts and education, fostering and supporting families, promoting economic development, and much more.

(2) Small businesses also are a significant part of the state's economy and are an important part of communities across the state.