Washington’s H-2A bill aims to enhance data collection, faces fiscal concerns
With a vote of 54-42, Substitute House Bill 2226 moves to the Senate for a reading. The proposed legislation tackles concerns regarding wage suppression and exploitation in the H-2A guest worker program. Companion bill Senate Bill 5996 waits to move out of rules to the Senate floor. The idea is to ensure farm workers are treated fairly.
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OLYMPIA — Washington Subsitute House Bill 2226, aims to address wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program. The bill advances to the Senate with a 54-42 vote. A companion bill, Senate Bill 5996 awaits movement from rules to the Senate floor.
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