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Every labor & employment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Washington, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

WA Legislature US Congress

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2025-2026 Regular Session

Top supporter

Tina Orwall

95% support rate

Top opponent

Shelly Short

9% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

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Sen. Bill Ramos District 5

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Legislators moving labor & employment in Washington
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Decisive votes
Tina Orwall Senate · District 33	D	Strong +	95%	66
Annette Cleveland Senate · District 49	D	Strong +	93%	69
Claire Wilson Senate · District 30	D	Strong +	93%	69
Jamie Pedersen Senate · District 43	D	Strong +	93%	69
June Robinson Senate · District 38	D	Strong +	93%	69
Shelly Short Senate · District 7	R	Strong −	9%	69
Chris Corry House · District 15	R	Strong −	10%	62
Jim McCune Senate · District 2	R	Strong −	10%	69
Leonard Christian Senate · District 4	R	Strong −	10%	69
Mark Schoesler Senate · District 9	R	Strong −	12%	69

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signed · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1511: Concerning Washington state ferries captains.

HB 1511 clarifies that Washington state ferry captains are the ultimate authority for vessel operations and safety. The bill requires captains in the current "masters, mates, and pilots" bargaining unit to vote by August 31, 2025, on whether to join a new combined union representing all three roles. If a majority votes yes, a unified bargaining unit will take effect on July 1, 2026, replacing the separate captain-only unit. This change directly affects ferry captains and their union representation, with no impact on existing safety or operational responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment