Senate Labor & Commerce Committee

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The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee considers issues relating to labor issues, including unemployment insurance, industrial insurance/workers’ compensation, prevailing wage, collective bargaining, worker rights and benefits, and the Washington Cares Act.  The committee also considers commerce issues, including the regulation of certain professions and businesses, and alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis.

(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)

Committee Schedules, Agendas, and Documents

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Reports and Publications

Recent Reports and Publications

Archived Reports and Publications


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