Daily Legislative Report for Thu., Feb. 4, 2021 - VIDEO

Sports wagering, mandatory industrial insurance for transporting freight, medical assistance to incarcerated persons.

Sports betting, mandating workers compensation coverage for freight transporters, medical assistance for incarcerated persons
Troy Kirby for The JOLT
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

On Thursday, February 4th, The Labor Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5212, authorizing sports wagering at cardrooms and racetracks.

Also heard was Senate Bill 5103, which would clarify responsibilities for mandatory industrial insurance coverage, for persons transporting freight.

Over in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee, lawmakers held a public hearing on House Bill 1348, which concerns providing medical assistance to incarcerated by the state justice system.

For more information:

  • SB5212 concerning sports wagering at cardrooms and racetracks.
  • SB5103 concerning industrial insurance for transporting freight.
  • HB1348 concerning medical assistance to incarcerated persons. 

For more complete information on any legislation, including sponsors, a synopsis, and fiscal note, visit the Washington State Legislature’s bill information webpage:
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo

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