Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1779: Ag. employers/overtime

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1779 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing agricultural employers to select 26 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. Primary sponsor: Jeremie Dufault (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeremie Dufault (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.