Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1597: Agricultural overtime

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1597 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. Primary sponsor: Tom Dent (R). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Dent (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.