Update on ‘worker privacy’ bill investigation

I just got an e-mail and phone call from Sgt. Freddy Williams with the Washington State Patrol about this morning’s press release on the investigation surrounding the ‘worker privacy’ bill.

Here’s what he can say (not much):

• The Washington State Patrol has received a request to look into potential criminal allegations surrounding communications pertaining to SB 5446 and HB 1528 – Worker Privacy Act.
• As with any on-going investigation, no evidence or further information will be released at this time.
• The WSP will be working hand in hand with prosecutors (We don’t know who may/may not have jurisdiction yet.) as we progress
• We just received the request and little in known at this time.
• The WSP is taking this very seriously as we do with any potential criminal allegations and will work closely with prosecutors to determine a course of action.

I asked Sgt. Williams whether he could clarify: Was this communication sent between or among lawmakers, between or among unions, between or among business … He said he didn’t know the answer, and even if he did, that would be considered evidence.

Tags: Labor relations