RCW 49.46.005
Intent- 2017 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1433): "It is the intent of the people to establish fair labor standards and protect the rights of workers by increasing the hourly minimum wage to $11.00 (2017), $11.50 (2018), $12.00 (2019)[,] and $13.50 (2020), and requiring employers to provide employees with paid sick leave to care for the health of themselves and their families." [2017 c 2 s 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1433, approved November 8, 2016).]
Effective date- 2017 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1433): "This act takes effect on January 1, 2017." [2017 c 2 s 14 (Initiative Measure No. 1433, approved November 8, 2016).]