issue area reports | employment & labor law being issued for acceptance orders . AWB supported the bill .
ESSB 6440 concerning industrial insurance medical examinations
Failed / AWB Neutral
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6440 , sponsored by Sen . Derek Stanford , D-Bothell , as originally filed would have limited worker ’ s compensation medical exams requested by the Department of Labor and Industries or the self-insurer . It would have allowed the attending physician to obtain a specialist to resolve an issue before an exam is ordered . In addition , it would allow a worker to record the exam , limit the location of the exam and the time period to complete the exam . It would create a work group to review IME processes . AWB was opposed to the original bill . The bill was amended to establish a work group to develop strategies , consider issues , and make recommendations regarding independent medical exams . With the amendment , AWB was neutral on the bill .
SSB 6552 concerning industrial insurance medical examinations
Failed / AWB Opposed
Substitute Senate Bill 6552 , sponsored by Sen . Derek Stanford , D-Bothell , would have removed the three-day waiting period that a worker may not receive workers ’ compensation benefits unless the disability continues for 14 consecutive calendar days . The bill was amended to change the number of days to seven days , from 14 days , that a disability must continue to receive workers ’ compensation for the three days following the injury . The bill failed to move . AWB was opposed to the bill .
data , technology and public disclosure
2SSB 6282 concerning the management and oversight of personal data
Failed / AWB Supported Senate Version / Opposed House Amendment
Second Substitute Senate Bill 6282 , sponsored by Sen . Reuven Carlyle , D-Seattle , would have given Washington residents a consumer personal data right of access , correction , deletion , data portability , and opt-out of the processing of personal data for specified purposes . It established the thresholds a business must satisfy . It identified controller responsibilities such as transparency , purpose specification , and data minimization . It required controllers to conduct data protection assessments under certain conditions . It authorized exclusive enforcement by the attorney general . It provided a regulatory framework for the commercial use of facial recognition services . AWB supported the bill as it passed the Senate . The House amended the bill giving a private right of action under the Consumer Protection Act . It also amended several definitions and provisions of the bill . One amendment offered on the House floor by Rep . Amy Walen , D-Kirkland , would have addressed the enforcement issues . The amendment was supported by
Rep . Amy Walen , D-Kirkland , is vice chair of the House Finance Committee .
AWB but was not adopted . AWB opposed the final bill as amended in the House . The House version was not concurred to by the Senate and ultimately failed to pass before the legislature adjourned . The companion bill was Substitute House Bill 2742 sponsored by Rep . Shelley Kloba , D-Kirkland . This issue is expected to be raised again in 2021 .
HB 2364 creating the charter of personal data rights
Failed / AWB Opposed
House Bill 2364 , sponsored by Rep . Norma Smith , R-Clinton , would have provided individuals personal data rights of information , access , correction , deletion , and opt-out of the selling or licensing of personal data . It created duties
Bill considered as part of AWB ’ s voting record
Favorable outcome for Washington businesses
Missed Opportunities
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