Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

SSB 6039 — Modernizing methods of communications by the department of labor and industries.

Signed into law — Chapter 77, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
King
Introduced
January 23, 2026
Status
C 77 L 26
Last action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 16, 2026)

What this bill does

Allows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to send notices electronically. Requires that, before using an electronic method for the first time, the Department must provide recipients the option to receive notices non-electronically.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 2026
    94 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 5, 2026
    48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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