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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.

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.

February 10, 2024

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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.