1213-S2 AMH CORR LEON 941

2SHB 1213 - H AMD 638

By Representative Corry

NOT ADOPTED 03/10/2025

On page 2, line 35, after "(1)" strike "The" and insert "((The)) Except where an individual has opted out of coverage under section 3 of this act, the"

On page 4, after line 40, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 50A.10 RCW to read as follows:

(1) Any employee may elect to opt out of or withdraw from coverage under this title at any time by filing a written notice with the commissioner and submitting a copy to his or her employer. If an employee opts out of coverage when commencing employment with the employer, it takes effect immediately. If an employee withdraws from coverage following any period in which the employee paid premiums through his or her current employer, the withdrawal takes effect 30 days after filing the notice with the commissioner.

(2) If an employee has opted out of or withdrawn from coverage under this title:

(a) The employer may not deduct from the employee's wages any amounts to pay premiums under this title; and

(b) Neither the employer nor the employee are obligated to pay premiums under this title for the employee.

(3) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.

Sec. 4. RCW 50A.15.010 and 2019 c 13 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

((Employees are)) Except when an employee has opted out of or withdrawn from coverage under section 3 of this act, an employee is eligible for family and medical leave benefits as provided in this title after working for at least ((eight hundred twenty)) 820 hours in employment during the qualifying period."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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