The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on SB 5783, which would re-establish the underground economy task force, specifically for the construction trade. The underground economy is also known as being paid “under the table” where construction workers are not listed as employees, paid in cash by employers and not taxed accordingly.

SB 5783 – 2021-22

Bill Information: Reestablishing the underground economy task force Bill Information Page (link)

Sponsors: Conway, Hasegawa, Hunt, Keiser, Kuderer, Mullet, Stanford, Van De Wege
Status: Public hearing held January 31st in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs at 9:30 AM.

Brief Summary of Bill

Full Senate Bill Report

Reestablishes the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the Washington State construction industry.
Requires a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2022.

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