Democratic Rep. Mary Fosse from Everett, House Bill 1644, primary sponsor, spoke during the bill signing at Western Washington Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee’s DuPont campus. She said this bill is important for the safety of the next generation of workers.
May 3, 2025
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New legislation updates laws for working minors in WA
DUPONT— Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed Senate Bill 1644 into law, establishing enhanced safety and health regulations for minors employed in both agricultural and non-agricultural industries. Ferguson signed the bill on International Workers’ Memorial Day at the Western Washington Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee’s DuPont campus.