SB 6605 - DIGEST


Declares that chapter 49.46 RCW and chapter 39.12 RCW constitutes the exclusive state authority for the establishment of minimum wage and hour standards for employees in this state, and the state hereby fully occupies and preempts any such authority of any county, city, town, or other municipality.

Provides that any ordinance, resolution, or other legislative act by any county, city, town, or other municipality relating to minimum wage and hour standards on July 1, 2004, is, as of that date, null and void and of no effect, regardless of the nature of the home rule, charter, or code status of such county, city, town, or other municipality.